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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."
Gallery
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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

Free estimates

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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A-Kat Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Donald, OR and surrounding areas

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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
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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
storm
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.

JACOB JOHNSTON
JACOB JOHNSTON
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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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