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JB Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JB excavation was hired to excavate a slope and install a rock wall with stairway. The job was completed on time and for the agreed upon price. The cleanup was very good and the finished product exceeded our expectations! We will call them again when we have a need!"
various leveled rock wall with split rail fencing
grading
rock wall with steps seperating garden from yard
steps
small rock divider to separate driveway

+4

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
127
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Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The pruning of the 2nd oak tree and the Hawthorne tree was done one day, and all other work done the next day. The 4-person crew was very professional, kind, and respectful of the property. The large oak I had removed was right up against a new fence, and not far from the side of my house. And, it was not in an area to get a bucket truck nearby. They arrived right on time at the start of the day and worked hard with minimal breaks - very impressive. They ground the stump from the large oak as well as grinding a couple of leftover stumps from previously removed holly trees. Their cleanup was superb! They even blew stuff off the top of my roof! And the wood cut down was nicely rolled together - not just dumped into a large messy clump! And, they were cheaper than another bid I got from a company here on Angie. I cannot recommend them high enough."
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Aarons Renovation & Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Demo the barn from the 1940s was able to save the whole structure rebuilt and reheated the whole outside with insulation hauled off all debris, groundwork and concrete work to the foundation necessary"
Commercial bathroom
Commercial bathroom
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

+14

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Colton, 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.

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Chris Cory Excavating, LLC
Chris Cory Excavating, LLC
4.6(
18
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Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

"Wonderful crew. They were helpful, friendly, knowledgeable,and cleaned up perfectly. Their pricing was fair and I would most certainly recommend them and use them again."
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Grading
Grading

+8

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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