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Avatar for West Excavation LLC
West Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Dorena, 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
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heavy D Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Dorena, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Cody and his team did a amazing job, they went out and above to provide us w what we were wanting. They answered all questions we had concerns about, they were very great priced, very friendly , great teamwork and had great ideas. We will be hiring them again for our future jobs in mind."
Massive Storm Damage
Extra Details
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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Serving Dorena, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerid and his crew did an amazing job on our site. From clearing the old out and prepping for the new home. Everything was done with professionalism. Jerid always had some amazing ideas and suggestions. No questions were stupid questions. Between Jerid and Brad there was an answer. We would definitely hire S4 again for our projects. We absolutely love how everything turned out. We really can't say enough about Jerid, Brad, Ty and Daydra!!"
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for DAVIS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
DAVIS CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Dorena, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today, you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

RV PAD
RV PAD
RV PAD
RV PAD
Pressure washing

+17

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dorena, 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.

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Skyline Timber & Excavation, Inc.
Skyline Timber & Excavation, Inc.
4.7(
11
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Serving Dorena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I have been looking for several years for an excavator to help us with a drainage problem in paddocks that are outside our horse stalls. We had just about given up thinking we could find anyone to do the job. We were so lucky to find Adam and Skyline Excavation. He and his crew are professional and knowledgeable. His price was explained and reasonable. He always called us back, was on time and finished the job when he said he would. The clean up was perfect. He was genuinely concerned about our problem and looked for a solution. We highly recommend Skyline Excavation and will be calling him for future projects. You can't go wrong here! A+++++."
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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Outer Limits Construction
4.3(
6
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Serving Dorena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris Sumpter (owner) was the only company to respond to numerous calls I made for a landscape company. I was not sure what I needed on my new lot. Chris came to meet me and told me his equipment was not suited for my project. He spent time with me explaining what I needed. This saved me time and anxiety. I went out and bought my own tools and will start myself with what needs to be done. I am so grateful for his time and expertise during the busiest time of the year. What a nice person to work with! I highly recommend giving him because of his clarity and great attitude."
Driveway Entrance
Completed rock driveway
Driveway
Greenhouse pad
House pad location

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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. 

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