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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerid and his crew did an amazing job on our site. From clearing the old out and prepping for the new home. Everything was done with professionalism. Jerid always had some amazing ideas and suggestions. No questions were stupid questions. Between Jerid and Brad there was an answer. We would definitely hire S4 again for our projects. We absolutely love how everything turned out. We really can't say enough about Jerid, Brad, Ty and Daydra!!"
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Nelson Pacific Corporation
5.0(
3
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Extremely professional, clean, and skilled. Got the job done far faster than I could?ve imagined. Graded out a building slab, trenched out irrigation and installed and prepped sidewalk. I originally imagined it would take 3 weeks he did it in 1 with superior quality."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Wickwire Civil provides professional excavation and civil site services focused on precision, safety, and performance. We support residential and commercial development with reliable earthwork and site preparation solutions.

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skyline Timber & Excavation, Inc.
4.7(
11
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Adam Hart of Skyline Excavation to install a stormwater soakage trench and site preparation for two raingardens on my residential property in Eugene to conform to city of Eugene's stormwater management regulations. He arrived the day after I hired him at 7 AM with his crew and equipment and worked 10 hour days for the next four days finishing up with a Sunday session. He was very knowledgeable about the work and his crew was very helpful on miscellaneous minor tasks. I would highly recommend Skyline."
Re grade
Re grade
RV Pad Prep
RV Pad Prep
RV Pad Prep

+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Elevated Excavation, LLC
4.3(
7
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good at communication before and during the job. Very hard working and efficient Tim and Steven brought and spread 20 yards of mulch and helped me with yard clean up and hauled all the green recycling away. It was a huge job and they barely took a break the whole time. Would hire them again"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scherrer Excavation Facebook
5.0(
1
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Working Together to serve you! After 22 years in excavation we've added our son Logan to the business to bring you more versatility and professional expertise. \nWe offer an end-to-end customer experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing with one operator or two, on-site organization, and solid, quality dirt work every time. Please feel free to reach out to us today with your project needs. From custom home site prep to ranch management, we have a creative solution to help you.

T550 with grader
S590 with rock bucket
T550 with ripper teeth
Bobcat Mike and Logan work well together!
Habitat for Humanity

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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