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CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Ben to recreate a retaining wall on my property. I gave home some guidance on how it should look, provided pictures and examples, however as he started to lay it out I had some modifications and feedback. He took all feedback and used his skills and experience to make it look natural but also function as a retaining wall. Beautiful and functional work at the end of the day and very reasonable pricing."
Driveway prep
Water and sewer install
Retaining wall build
Retaining wall build
ranch road

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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."
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GBL Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"All work done to specs & inspections. Dig out, raindrains, dry utilities, back fill, and final grade, all came out great."
Response time1 day
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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.

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Skyline Timber & Excavation, Inc.
4.7(
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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

"Tim Helean is professional thorough and extremely knowledgeable. He assisted significantly with the planning and design of the project.. Our project was completed on time and met our expectations. I highly recommend Elevated Excavation LLC and look forward working with them in the future.. Lastly, his pricing was very reasonable."
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

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

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.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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