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Avatar for A1 Hauling & Site Cleanup, LLC
A1 Hauling & Site Cleanup, LLC
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cascade Locks, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company responded quickly with an acceptable estimate. He arrived on time. Negotiated acceptable final price. Performed work quickly and efficiently. He accepted other items for disposal at no additional cost. He left the work site neat and tidy. Would use them again."
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace

+22

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Timberline Construction LLC
4.1(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cascade Locks, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan came out and accessed my need (leveling grade for a greenhouse and building a solid base) and provided specific professional suggestions including a plan. Communication throughout the process was perfect. The end result was exactly what how he described and fit my needs 100%! I would not hesitate to recommend him/his crew and would solicit him for future projects."
Siding of Remodel
Remodel
Addition to Log Sided home
Living room addition to log sided home
Bathroom in Log sided home addition

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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