A Dream Come True
If you want a patio, but need help with ideas. We have some helpful tools to make your dreams come true. Even if your dream backyard is somewhat undefined.
May 23, 2023
Projects
See what we do
We are proud to showcase a few examples of the work we are doing in the Greater Puget Sound region.
Oldest, Meanest Woodsman in Western, WA
Denny is one of the good old boys. A fun, eccentric character. And he's the very best there is at safely cutting down trees. When the pros are intimidated by a tree situation, they call in Denny. He's one of our best kept secrets that we just couldn't keep to ourselves.
February 20, 2023
Dirt Machines
Aren't machines the coolest? It's what every little boy dreams of. They build them so big they tower over you when you get close. They can be awesome. But bigger isn't always better. This little beauty is the newest member of our family. We purchased it this new year because the tracks pull in, enabling it to of fit through 36" wide openings. This allows us to access tight spaces in backyards and subdivisions.
February 15, 2023
Clearing land In the Morning Light
It's a beautiful day in Buckley, WA. We're on a clearing job knocking down trees and grubbing the land. The owner is preparing to build a nice big shop on his property. If you have a piece of property you would like to build on, we can clear, level, grade, install a construction entrance, put up silt fencing, do the foundation dig, bring utilities to the site, put in driveways, roads, and drainage for the property. Call us to get started with your project today!
February 13, 2023
Drainage - Creative Problem Solving
Have you ever seen property that turns into a swamp when it rains? Under most buildings, there is an underground system of drainage pipes. These can collapse, crack, get clogged with dirt, or even destroyed by tree roots.
February 10, 2023
Cobblestone
We had fun building this patio. It is a fun design with beautiful colored brick pavers chosen by our customer. We offer a large variety of shapes and colors in patio pavers and stack stones so you can let your creativity flow.
February 03, 2023
Hardscape in Federal Way
FTS Excavation is featuring another completed hardscape. We really enjoyed working with a creative customer to make her backyard dreams come true. This project featured rambling, tiered block walls, brick stairs and a large patio. Don't forget a slide for the kiddos.
January 27, 2023
Home + Garden
Free tickets for the Home + Garden show in Tacoma this weekend at the Tacoma Dome!
January 27, 2023
Yard Improvement
Sweet memories. This is a picture of of the yard we created for our very first customer. When we first arrived on the scene, it was full of brush. It was overgrown and undeveloped. We took out trees and brush, and gave it a gentle slope. We installed the top soil for the grass, which has grown up beautifully.
January 26, 2023
Holiday Reception
One of the surprise benefits of being a small business owner is being more connected with our community. It's really a privilege and a blessing.
December 06, 2022
Gutter Drains
This is a picture of a gutter drain. It's a very important, but under-appreciated part of every building's foundation. If a contractor tries to cut corners and use improper materials, these systems won't last. We are not those guys.
November 23, 2022
University Place Driveway Drainage
Installing a catch basin is a very simple project that can greatly improve a Washington driveway that has a problem with standing water.
November 16, 2022
Stack Stone Wall in Graham, WA
Stack stone retaining walls serve dual purposes. First, they are aesthetically pleasing hardscapes that can make your property more usable. Secondly, they provide drainage, which is extremely helpful in the drippy wet climate that we enjoy here in Washington state.
October 28, 2022
Driveway Replacement
This driveway, located in South Hill Puyallup, WA was in dire need of replacement. But the customers didn't want to spend a lot of money on the project. We suggested using crushed asphalt to replace the driveway. Instead of spending upwards of ten thousand dollars, the customer was able to hire us to haul away the old concrete, regrade the driveway and install crushed asphalt in its place for a fraction of the cost.
October 21, 2022
Grays Harbor Cliff Challenge
We do have a few tricks up our sleeve here at FTS Excavation. This particular drainage job out in Grays Harbor, which is normally out of our service area, was one problem to solve after another. Good thing we love the rush we get from super-challenging jobs.
October 17, 2022
Drywells
Another trick in our bag of innovative drainage solutions is drywells. Drywells are fairly inexpensive solutions to running downspouts into an underground storage system that release roof water run-off underground versus on the service. This helps cut down on flooding around foundations where there is only splash plates for roof water to drain out on to through down spouts.
October 04, 2022
Bonney Lake Patio
There are two keys to building the perfect patio. First, know how to properly prepare for the pavers. Second, attention to detail. The preparation for the pad and especially the first row are extremely tedious because they are key to laying the perfect patio. We really care about all the lines being perfectly straight and that you can enjoy your patio for many years to come.
September 29, 2022
Drainage Matters in Puyallup
We frequently encounter problems with drainage systems that were installed incorrectly. FTS Excavation will go in and design a drainage system to route the water away from the house using filter fabric, clean crushed gravel and the proper pipe.
September 16, 2022
Drainage - Auburn Green River Valley
Our FTS Excavation team came in and assessed the problem. One of the three streams was cleverly turned into a beautiful water feature emptying into an existing pond at the end of the property by the owners. The other two streams we captured into catch basins, running the water through heavy duty underground drainage pipes and into the proper drainage ditch. We also installed a french drain below the catch basin to capture overflow of these springs during the rainy season.
September 09, 2022
Puddle Problems
The church building was experiencing water collection underneath. FtS installed a curtain drain and rerouted the water to multiple catch basins.
October 01, 2021
Parking Lot Drainage and Refresh
Water was pooling up under the church building and in portions of the parking lot. FtS installed two catch basins to divert the water into a nearby stream.
September 29, 2021
Backyard Stack Stone Wall
This stack stone wall was done for a customer in Bonney Lake. It gave them an additional 15 feet in their backyard.
June 15, 2021
Clearing in Tiger Mountain
This was a simple job which required brush clearing, sloping, grading and spreading material in Tiger Mountain. A fun job for a great customer.
May 31, 2021