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Avatar for KT Landworks, LLC
KT Landworks, LLC
4.9(
18
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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 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work, respectful and professional crew, easy to work with, very fair pricing. They did a lot of excavating and spreading of dirt & gravel, built a beautiful rock wall along with site prep for a shop spot. We would hire them again, we highly recommended this company,"
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for A-Kat Construction, LLC
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

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aarons Renovation & Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner of the company came to my property and he gave me a thorough bid covering the cleanup and disposal of 30 yrs of debris. He had his own dumpster trailers and his own equipment necessary to do the job. I am a very environmentally conscious person and he took the time to separate recyclables and lawn debris in different dumpsters for removal. He also gave me a fair bid to do the differed maintenance on my out buildings around my property and was able to restore multiple buildings that other contractors said would have to be torn down-removed and built new at a larger expense. We’ve recently had him back to build a hot tub surround with transparent roofing out of 120 yrs old barn wood posts that was saved from a building that couldn’t be remodeled. Definitely will have him back for future projects, highly recommended."
Commercial bathroom
Commercial bathroom
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

+14

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
9
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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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gritstone Excavation LLC
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.

JACOB JOHNSTON
JACOB JOHNSTON
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Avatar for ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC
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
Avatar for Anguianos Construction & Excavation LLC
Anguianos Construction & Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They came in a timely manner, listen asked questions and made sure they were very clear on what I wanted. They made up a contract that was straightforward and clear. They got the job done in the time they agreed to and did quality work. Everything I requested was done to satisfaction and I would gladly hire them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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