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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a retaining wall done? Eric was great in keeping me informed of all steps up to the very end and was easy to work with. His team did an outstanding job and the wall looks great. It is nice to have a company that shows pride in its work and cares about the customer. I highly recommend them."
 grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
  grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A-Kat Construction, LLC
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend working with Akaty. I hired this company to perform excavation a low retaining wall and fire pit. They showed up on time listened to what I wanted they were the lowest bidder and the highest quality. Just what I wanted.. Give him a call !!!"
Lees fire pit
lees fire pjt
lees fire lit
Neds fire pit
neds fire pit

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management
Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi, I'm Chase, owner of Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management. We provide honest, reliable excavation services with quality workmanship, fair pricing, and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you need site preparation, grading, drainage, trenching, driveway work, land clearing, or other excavation services, we treat every property with care and every customer with respect. We offer free estimates and are committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Retaining Wall Footing Excavation
Aggregate Base Compaction
Footing Base Preparation
Creek Bank Stabilization
Farm Drain Tile Repair Completed

+22

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

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
storm
detention system

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Gritstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

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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ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Paul to help me with multiple projects. He mowed our 2 acre field property when the grass was 4-5ft tall, which gave us easy access to our whole property. He regraded our driveway with approx 20yrds of gravel, leaving it smooth enough I could easily ride my street bike on it. He also excavated a small seasonal pond on our property and removed enough dirt to triple it in size, giving us a year round pond. Very happy with the results of all his work, worth every penny. I will be using Army of One again."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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. 

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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