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Avatar for West Excavation LLC
West Excavation LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nathan was professional and thorough. Completed everything in the bid on time and for the agreed upon price, which was very fair. Very good communication and follow through. We have a steep vineyard site that required extensive brush clearing and grading, along with a driveway that needed gravel replacement and resurfacing. We plan to use Nathan again for some annual maintenance of our site and can recommend him to others without reservation."
New driveway
Land clearing
After
Before
House Demolition

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Avatar for Native Woods Services
Native Woods Services
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, Peyton was very flexible with us working around the weather. Work was done very professionally and within the quoted price. Workers friendly and prompt"
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Jobs we love doing
Jobs we love doing
Jobs we love doing
Jobs we love doing

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Avatar for Limitless Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC
Limitless Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC
4.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Made super quick work of my project and couldn?t beat the price! I would 100% use him again!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Viking Landscape and Design LLC
4.6(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A nice team who do a good job with our property!!"
2025
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Sod/Turf
Sod/Turf

+18

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for DAVIS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
DAVIS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
4.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The RV pad turned out exactly the way we asked for it. Did a great job! Looks beautiful!"
RV PAD
RV PAD
RV PAD
RV PAD
Pressure washing

+17

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CenterLine Contracting
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Centerline Contracting we specialize in Excavation, Dirt work, Tree removal, and land clearing services. We take pride in our work striving for customer satisfaction everytime.

Build prep/ land grade
Build prep/ land grade
Build prep/ land grade
Build prep/ land grade
Build prep/ land grade

+2

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Avatar for WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dexter, 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.

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Skyline Timber & Excavation, Inc.
4.7(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Dexter, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Adam Hart of Skyline Excavation to install a stormwater soakage trench and site preparation for two raingardens on my residential property in Eugene to conform to city of Eugene's stormwater management regulations. He arrived the day after I hired him at 7 AM with his crew and equipment and worked 10 hour days for the next four days finishing up with a Sunday session. He was very knowledgeable about the work and his crew was very helpful on miscellaneous minor tasks. I would highly recommend Skyline."
Re grade
Re grade
RV Pad Prep
RV Pad Prep
RV Pad Prep

+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%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.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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