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Brush Clearing.net

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Brush Clearing.net

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3 years of experience

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.

Little R Excavation Inc

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Little R Excavation Inc

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Little R Excavation Inc is dedicated to providing a superior standard of quality services. Second only to our clients, our reputation is most important to us. Our growth and success are directly related to your satisfaction by providing you with the highest level of service. Local Excavating Company, Demolition Service, Local Excavation Work, Excavation Professional, Excavation Carpenterville, Oregon;Pistol River, Oregon;Gold Beach, Oregon;Wedderburn, Oregon;Nesika Beach, Oregon;

Little R Excavation Inc is dedicated to providing a superior standard of quality services. Second only to our clients, our reputation is most important to us. Our growth and success are directly related to your satisfaction by providing you with the highest level of service. Local Excavating Company, Demolition Service, Local Excavation Work, Excavation Professional, Excavation Carpenterville, Oregon;Pistol River, Oregon;Gold Beach, Oregon;Wedderburn, Oregon;Nesika Beach, Oregon;

2L Construction

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2L Construction

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2L Construction has a full-time 5 employee crew. We run our billing cycle on a 30 day basis, with 10% deposit on new construction. Remodel deposits vary, depending on size and length of actual job. Consulting. Free estimates

2L Construction has a full-time 5 employee crew. We run our billing cycle on a 30 day basis, with 10% deposit on new construction. Remodel deposits vary, depending on size and length of actual job. Consulting. Free estimates

S & K Excavation

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S & K Excavation

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At S & K Excavation we have over 30 years experience specializing in: Commercial & Residential Site Development Septic Systems Rock Deliveries Sand and Gravel Work Driveways Road Construction Land Clearing/Land Development We are Bonded, Insured, and Licensed No jobs are too big or too small. Call today for your Excavation/Septic System needs.

At S & K Excavation we have over 30 years experience specializing in: Commercial & Residential Site Development Septic Systems Rock Deliveries Sand and Gravel Work Driveways Road Construction Land Clearing/Land Development We are Bonded, Insured, and Licensed No jobs are too big or too small. Call today for your Excavation/Septic System needs.

New Beginnings Construction and Concrete, LLC

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New Beginnings Construction and Concrete, LLC

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13 years of experience

We are a full service Concrete Company specializing in decorative concrete, but if its concrete we do it. Residential or Commercial, big or small. The one thing we stress is Quality and we will not do the job unless its done right. We have over 30 years experience and our customers satisfaction is number one!

We are a full service Concrete Company specializing in decorative concrete, but if its concrete we do it. Residential or Commercial, big or small. The one thing we stress is Quality and we will not do the job unless its done right. We have over 30 years experience and our customers satisfaction is number one!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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