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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.

4.98(
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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.

4.98(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 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

4.85(
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A AFFORDABLE SEPTIC SERVICE LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

FREE ESTIMATES - call (503) 682-1929 today! We offer 24/7 emergency services. Since 1987, A-Affordable Septic Service has been providing high-quality septic system repairs and installations to Wilsonville, OR and surrounding areas. A-Affordable Septic Service provides the best in septic system services. Having your home or business septic system regularly maintained and cleaned increases its efficiency and saves on your utility bills. Call us today at A-Affordable Septic Service and we’ll make sure your septic system is properly serviced and maintained by our experienced technicians. 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 today! We offer 24/7 emergency services. Since 1987, A-Affordable Septic Service has been providing high-quality septic system repairs and installations to Wilsonville, OR and surrounding areas. A-Affordable Septic Service provides the best in septic system services. Having your home or business septic system regularly maintained and cleaned increases its efficiency and saves on your utility bills. Call us today at A-Affordable Septic Service and we’ll make sure your septic system is properly serviced and maintained by our experienced technicians. 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(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 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(
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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
6 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


"Good experience. Friendly. On time. "

Martin L on September 2025

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Good experience. Friendly. On time. "

Martin L on September 2025


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Concrete By Design

4.83(
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Concrete By Design

4.83(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
20 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(
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North Woods Tree Service

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
25 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(
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JA Holland Construction, LLC

4.92(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 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(
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NW Quality Construction & Hardscape

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 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(
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GradeX Construction

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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