Deep excavations need reliable shoring so crews, adjacent buildings, and utilities stay protected. Ruffhouse installs soldier pile and lagging shoring and related ground support for commercial and municipal work in Washington and Oregon.
Shoring options we commonly use
- Soldier pile and lagging — flexible, fast for many Puget Sound soils
- Braced or tied-back walls — when excavation goes deeper or loads are higher
- Support systems overview — matched to soils report and structural design
If you are comparing cost drivers, see our excavation shoring cost analysis. Equipment and field sequencing details live under excavation shoring equipment.
Who this page is for
- Developers and GCs planning basements, podiums, or steep cuts
- Municipal / industrial projects with traffic or operations constraints
- Owners who need one contractor for excavation through utilities and retention
Process from quote to open excavation
- Review geotech and structural intent
- Confirm permits and right-of-way needs (Seattle / local AHJ)
- Install piles and lagging in controlled lifts
- Add bracing or anchors when the design requires them
- Hand off a clean, documented excavation for foundations
Safety and compliance
We follow site safety protocols and local shoring review expectations. For crew-facing guidance on the site, see excavation safety measures.
Ready to stabilize your site in Washington or Oregon?
Ruffhouse Construction LLC (Federal Way) handles excavation, soldier pile / lagging walls, and deep-excavation shoring for developers and GCs. Get an on-site assessment and a clear estimate before work starts.
Request a quote · Soldier pile installation · Call (253) 881-6230
Updated 2026-07-22.