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Dicks Construction and Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Dicks Construction and Excavation LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He finished on time and did a great job. Waiting on a return to fix on small thing "

Cynthia W on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He finished on time and did a great job. Waiting on a return to fix on small thing "

Cynthia W on May 2025


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S4 Excavation

4.58(
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S4 Excavation

4.58(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"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!!"

Ronda M on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"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!!"

Ronda M on November 2025


Top Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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Top Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very skilled operator, efficient and quality workmanship! Will do business with again!"

Dusty H on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very skilled operator, efficient and quality workmanship! Will do business with again!"

Dusty H on December 2025


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CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC

5.00(
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CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 21 years of experience, CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Trieu P on December 2025

With 21 years of experience, CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Trieu P on December 2025


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GBL Construction LLC

5.00(
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GBL Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

GBL Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. GBL Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Yes, did a great job, very satisfied "

Frank E on June 2025

GBL Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. GBL Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Yes, did a great job, very satisfied "

Frank E on June 2025


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HD Structures LLC

5.00(
2
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HD Structures LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Warranties offered

BRINGING THE VISION OF YOUR DREAM HOME TO LIFE. Through our collaborative and coherent design-build approach, we help transform your unique custom home vision into the luxury home of your dreams. Building lasting relationships with people who are as concerned as much about the details as we are is just as important to us as the rest of the building process. We are committed to delivering an amazing customer experience. We offer a heightened level of communication and transparency that helps to quickly build a level of trust. With this, you will be able to focus on the exciting parts of your project and put all the usual worries of construction aside."

"They are an excellent firm,they have great comunication and do superior work."

Gary L on February 2023

BRINGING THE VISION OF YOUR DREAM HOME TO LIFE. Through our collaborative and coherent design-build approach, we help transform your unique custom home vision into the luxury home of your dreams. Building lasting relationships with people who are as concerned as much about the details as we are is just as important to us as the rest of the building process. We are committed to delivering an amazing customer experience. We offer a heightened level of communication and transparency that helps to quickly build a level of trust. With this, you will be able to focus on the exciting parts of your project and put all the usual worries of construction aside."

"They are an excellent firm,they have great comunication and do superior work."

Gary L on February 2023


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Nelson Pacific Corporation

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Nelson Pacific Corporation

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our team has years of experience operating equipment in tight spaces, remaining efficient despite the obstacles. Central Oregon has been our home for nearly 60 years, and we are dedicated to bringing the best quality work to your project, and our community.

"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."

Greg D on November 2025

Our team has years of experience operating equipment in tight spaces, remaining efficient despite the obstacles. Central Oregon has been our home for nearly 60 years, and we are dedicated to bringing the best quality work to your project, and our community.

"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."

Greg D on November 2025


"They showed up right on time and quickly found the source of the problem."

William H on January 2019

American Leak Detection offers the highest level of expertise in the field of leak detection and line locating. We are licensed and bonded in Oregon and Washington. Award winning.

"They showed up right on time and quickly found the source of the problem."

William H on January 2019


UNGER CONSTRUCTION LLC

4.99(
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UNGER CONSTRUCTION LLC

4.99(
97
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small local MULTI-Talanted General Contractor. Please call me directly or email at: [email protected] We DO NOT work on Rental Properties Or houses you do not own, About to sell or pending sale. Thank you.

"Painted vaulted interior living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Excellent job. There were many obstacles to overcome such as deep sky lights and extended ceilings in the kitchen. Work was completed on time at cost quoted in estimate."

Edward S on July 2020

We are a small local MULTI-Talanted General Contractor. Please call me directly or email at: [email protected] We DO NOT work on Rental Properties Or houses you do not own, About to sell or pending sale. Thank you.

"Painted vaulted interior living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Excellent job. There were many obstacles to overcome such as deep sky lights and extended ceilings in the kitchen. Work was completed on time at cost quoted in estimate."

Edward S on July 2020


"Excellent, triple A with wings!"

Richard K on July 2020

Boasting over 20 years experience, our service professionals will take care of any environmental issue you are experiencing. We are available 24/7 so contact us now!

"Excellent, triple A with wings!"

Richard K on July 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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