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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.

Eric's Quality Building, Inc.

4.98(
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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.

4.98(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Eric�s Quality Building is a residential/light commercial general contractor in the greater Portland-Salem area, specializing in an array of expertise for many of your construction needs. We consider ourselves to be masters within the industry and pride ourselves on our exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we aim for total customer satisfaction each and every time we work with a client.. Please give us a call today, to schedule an initial consultation, as we look forward to meeting and working with you soon. Eric Baer (owner) Go to ericsqualitybuilding.com

"Fence looks great"

Jared W on November 2022

Eric�s Quality Building is a residential/light commercial general contractor in the greater Portland-Salem area, specializing in an array of expertise for many of your construction needs. We consider ourselves to be masters within the industry and pride ourselves on our exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we aim for total customer satisfaction each and every time we work with a client.. Please give us a call today, to schedule an initial consultation, as we look forward to meeting and working with you soon. Eric Baer (owner) Go to ericsqualitybuilding.com

"Fence looks great"

Jared W on November 2022


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A AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICE LLC

4.56(
103
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A AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICE LLC

4.56(
103
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

FREE ESTIMATES — Call (503) 682-1929 24/7 Emergency Service Available Since 1987, A-Affordable Septic Service has provided reliable septic system repairs, maintenance, and installations throughout Marion, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties and the surrounding areas. Our experienced, licensed technicians are committed to keeping your system operating safely and efficiently. Regular septic service helps prevent costly repairs, protects your property, and extends the life of your system. Whether you need routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or a new installation, you can count on our team for honest service and quality workmanship. We offer free estimates for new septic system installations and system upgrades. Please note: service calls and diagnostic visits are billed at our standard rates. Call A-Affordable Septic Service today to schedule service or request an estimate. DEQ License #37918 CCB #158246

"I put in a request for septic tank pumping and the first contact (from other company) was crazy high. A Affordable Septic gave a quote that was extremely reasonable and they surely live up to the name. Marty came out this morning; on time or even a bit early. He was extremely kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone needing septic service. I pray God's Blessings on this company and its employees. John 3:16"

brad z on November 2024

FREE ESTIMATES — Call (503) 682-1929 24/7 Emergency Service Available Since 1987, A-Affordable Septic Service has provided reliable septic system repairs, maintenance, and installations throughout Marion, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties and the surrounding areas. Our experienced, licensed technicians are committed to keeping your system operating safely and efficiently. Regular septic service helps prevent costly repairs, protects your property, and extends the life of your system. Whether you need routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or a new installation, you can count on our team for honest service and quality workmanship. We offer free estimates for new septic system installations and system upgrades. Please note: service calls and diagnostic visits are billed at our standard rates. Call A-Affordable Septic Service today to schedule service or request an estimate. DEQ License #37918 CCB #158246

"I put in a request for septic tank pumping and the first contact (from other company) was crazy high. A Affordable Septic gave a quote that was extremely reasonable and they surely live up to the name. Marty came out this morning; on time or even a bit early. He was extremely kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone needing septic service. I pray God's Blessings on this company and its employees. John 3:16"

brad z on November 2024


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KT Landworks, LLC

5.00(
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KT Landworks, LLC

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

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!

"They were here on time and worked a full 8 hours a day, and completed the job!"

Chris K on January 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!

"They were here on time and worked a full 8 hours a day, and completed the job!"

Chris K on January 2025


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JB Excavation, LLC

4.88(
17
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JB Excavation, LLC

4.88(
17
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience with heavy equipment and have the expertise you need to take care of your home or business excavation needs. We handle everything from minor to major excavation services and special expertise in building beautiful rock retaining walls. We will treat your home as we would treat our own.

"He did a wonderful job and we are so pleased! "

Suzanne T on October 2025

With over 25 years of experience with heavy equipment and have the expertise you need to take care of your home or business excavation needs. We handle everything from minor to major excavation services and special expertise in building beautiful rock retaining walls. We will treat your home as we would treat our own.

"He did a wonderful job and we are so pleased! "

Suzanne T on October 2025


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Concrete By Design

4.83(
18
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Concrete By Design

4.83(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hello, My name is George Anguiano and if your are Looking for a licensed and experienced professional to tackle a project? Get guaranteed quality results with Concrete by design. We offer professional and reliable services for a wide variety of needs, working with the dedication and craftsmanship that has earned us a reputation for excellence. Get in touch for a free quote today.

"We hired Concrete by Design to install a backyard patio and sidewalk, and the initial work looked good? we were pretty happy with how everything turned out at first. George Anguiano was friendly and communicative during the project, and even promised to come back for a follow-up walkthrough and to seal the concrete or suggest how it should be done if we wanted to do it ourselves to save money, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, after the job was done, he never followed through. Despite multiple calls, texts, and emails over the course of several weeks (even months), we never heard back. The lack of communication and follow-up is really disappointing, especially since we were told those final steps would be part of the service. I would recommend George work if he actually followed up and stood by his word. Ignoring customers after a job is unprofessional and leaves a bad impression, even when the initial work is solid. We just wish he had followed up. "

Pablo O on August 2025

Hello, My name is George Anguiano and if your are Looking for a licensed and experienced professional to tackle a project? Get guaranteed quality results with Concrete by design. We offer professional and reliable services for a wide variety of needs, working with the dedication and craftsmanship that has earned us a reputation for excellence. Get in touch for a free quote today.

"We hired Concrete by Design to install a backyard patio and sidewalk, and the initial work looked good? we were pretty happy with how everything turned out at first. George Anguiano was friendly and communicative during the project, and even promised to come back for a follow-up walkthrough and to seal the concrete or suggest how it should be done if we wanted to do it ourselves to save money, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, after the job was done, he never followed through. Despite multiple calls, texts, and emails over the course of several weeks (even months), we never heard back. The lack of communication and follow-up is really disappointing, especially since we were told those final steps would be part of the service. I would recommend George work if he actually followed up and stood by his word. Ignoring customers after a job is unprofessional and leaves a bad impression, even when the initial work is solid. We just wish he had followed up. "

Pablo O on August 2025


North Woods Tree Service

4.97(
18
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North Woods Tree Service

4.97(
18
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Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 16 years of experience serving the Portland metro area, JBC Customs, LLC, is your solution for all of your home remodeling and custom exterior needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We had a huge tree fall onto our home during the ice storm. These guys were out within the week to get it off our roof. They were prompt and communicative. They spent all day making sure we were taken care of. We would highly recommend their tree services!"

JOY S on February 2024

With over 16 years of experience serving the Portland metro area, JBC Customs, LLC, is your solution for all of your home remodeling and custom exterior needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We had a huge tree fall onto our home during the ice storm. These guys were out within the week to get it off our roof. They were prompt and communicative. They spent all day making sure we were taken care of. We would highly recommend their tree services!"

JOY S on February 2024


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JA Holland Construction, LLC

4.92(
18
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JA Holland Construction, LLC

4.92(
18
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience, J.A. Holland Construction LLC is your premier destination for construction excellence in Salem, Oregon. With over 20 years of industry experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering precision and quality in every project. Committed to client satisfaction, we bring innovation and expertise to the forefront, specializing in services ranging from commercial concrete to intricate patio designs. Choose J.A. Holland Construction LL as your trusted partner for turning construction visions into lasting realities.

"Tom did a wonderful job I couldn’t be happier and he was very responsive and did it in a timely matter. Thank you, Tom."

Kenton B on April 2025

With 20 years of experience, J.A. Holland Construction LLC is your premier destination for construction excellence in Salem, Oregon. With over 20 years of industry experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering precision and quality in every project. Committed to client satisfaction, we bring innovation and expertise to the forefront, specializing in services ranging from commercial concrete to intricate patio designs. Choose J.A. Holland Construction LL as your trusted partner for turning construction visions into lasting realities.

"Tom did a wonderful job I couldn’t be happier and he was very responsive and did it in a timely matter. Thank you, Tom."

Kenton B on April 2025


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NW Quality Construction & Hardscape

4.94(
16
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NW Quality Construction & Hardscape

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

NW Quality Construction & Hardscape 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.

"Did a great job removing six stumps. Very efficient. "

Matthew B on October 2025

NW Quality Construction & Hardscape 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.

"Did a great job removing six stumps. Very efficient. "

Matthew B on October 2025


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GradeX Construction

4.75(
12
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GradeX Construction

4.75(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, Grade X Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"I?m incredibly disappointed with the work that was done at my property. Mine was a clear case of underbidding and miscommunications. The good: nice people and they did do a lot of work. Just not everything they bid on. Bad: the front yard of my house looks worse. We knew we were being fit in but they seemed to be in a hurry. They focused on one aspect. Overcharged a known addition to compensate for under bidding and still didn?t do the clear away that they were supposed to do. If his tractor couldn?t do the work he just didn?t do it. They were supposed to clear back an entire field and he stopped half way and said he was done and then he left the downed brush despite an email I had stating they would remove or burn the brush as their costs. When we pointed out the miscommunication it ?was what it was?. We spoke many times about what we wanted done - it shouldn?t have been a suprise. Again they did a lot of work but I?m upset they didn?t fulfill the terms. Would not recommend. "

Zachary T on December 2025

With over 20 years of experience, Grade X Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"I?m incredibly disappointed with the work that was done at my property. Mine was a clear case of underbidding and miscommunications. The good: nice people and they did do a lot of work. Just not everything they bid on. Bad: the front yard of my house looks worse. We knew we were being fit in but they seemed to be in a hurry. They focused on one aspect. Overcharged a known addition to compensate for under bidding and still didn?t do the clear away that they were supposed to do. If his tractor couldn?t do the work he just didn?t do it. They were supposed to clear back an entire field and he stopped half way and said he was done and then he left the downed brush despite an email I had stating they would remove or burn the brush as their costs. When we pointed out the miscommunication it ?was what it was?. We spoke many times about what we wanted done - it shouldn?t have been a suprise. Again they did a lot of work but I?m upset they didn?t fulfill the terms. Would not recommend. "

Zachary T on December 2025


Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

5.00(
6
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Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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