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WB Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They put in new drains and a dry well for our driveway, carport, and front yard. When the first dry well wasn't large enough to hold all the runoff from a heavy storm, they came back and added a second for free. Excellent customer service, very responsive, good work."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"We hired Eric's to build a large retaining wall; approximately 100 feet long and 6 feet tall. They completed the work promptly, everyone I spoke to was professional and punctual, and the quality of the work is excellent. Fair price and great workmanship; recommend."
 grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
  grape arbor done with rough cut material

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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Daniel was awesome to work with. He came out and provided a solid estimate in a timely fashion. We had an unexpected sprinkler line that was in the middle of our excavation area and he took care of that. He also provided the materials for a retaining wall that we hadn't initially planned for, and he added that to the project scope without issue. I will definitely reach out to Daniel if we have another project like this one."
storm
underground
tree falling
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detention system

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Gritstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Family-owned excavation company with over 30 years of experience delivering reliable, high-quality work. We specialize in utility excavation including trenching, water and sewer lines, and site preparation, while also offering a full range of excavation services. Known for honest communication, efficient project completion, and doing the job right the first time. Fully committed to customer satisfaction and dependable results.

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Dream Landscape, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a complicated and dangerous job. The tree was leaning against another tree. Cutting the limbs and top off risked having the tree fall damaging property. The team even came up with a suggestion that made the job of cutting up the tree much easier. A job well done sooner than anyone else could and at a more affordable price."
Shrub removal
Shrub removal
Clean up and pruning
Clean up and pruning
fence

+24

Response time1 day
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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. 

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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