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Avatar for Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+2 more

Serving Astoria, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with Dirt Road Excavation & Debris. They were easy to reach very accommodating on my schedule needs, quick and efficient. I had no problems with them at all and it was a relieve to have the big junk we needed gone after doing renos gone without any hassle."
Response time11 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Hills Construction
Green Hills Construction
4.5(
38
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Astoria, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Derrick and crew came yesterday and dug the trenches,laid the main lines, and set the boxes,and miscellaneous prep. This am he had a full crew that ran lines to the side and rear yard,"spred the spaghetti" lines for the drip installed the necessary emitters. They were done before noon. Professional, efficient, and work well done. Left it clean and ready to go. Can't ask for better. I'm sure you would be happy too."
pergola
pergola
stone work
stone work
deck

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J.S. Chappell LLC
J.S. Chappell LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Astoria, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer a full service one stop shop… From Dust to drapes we cover everything in between. We are leaders in Residential New Construction and Home Renovations, New Development, Decks, Sheds, Shops, Additions. Our services also include our Commercial Remodeling side, no job too big or to small we’re here to be a pillar in our community and grow in the right direction. \n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Jesse Chappell
First Coat
New Look
Sand
Remodel

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Schwartz General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Astoria, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Toby cleared 50 years of deadfall branches and established a driveway on a 1/4 acre lot in one day. Amazing. Brought him back for stump removal, grading and to establish a surface drain. Artist with an excavator. Perfect grade and solved erosion and drainage problems. Worked with B.C.X. gravel and prepared a perfect pad and safe driveway for our trailer. I trust him for anything else I need in the future. Reasonable rates. Doesn't waste your time. Extremely responsive to short notice schedule changes. A joy to work with someone so professional."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Raymond A. Schwahn Construction
4.4(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Astoria, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ray is very personable and a professional demo expert. He demolished two structures, a shed and a giant stick-built outdoor playhouse. All work that was agreed to was completed on time, all waste hauled away, and the area left better than when he started. Iâ  ll be adding Ray to my personal list of trusted contractors and would easily hire him in the future and recommend him to anyone I know thatâ  s in need of demolition. Thank you, Ray, and crew, I'm very happy with the results!"
Land clearing
Pole barn preperation
Storage shed demolition
House demolition and regraded lot
House demolition

+7

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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