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Avatar for Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+2 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with Dirt Road Excavation & Debris. They were easy to reach very accommodating on my schedule needs, quick and efficient. I had no problems with them at all and it was a relieve to have the big junk we needed gone after doing renos gone without any hassle."
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
127
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The pruning of the 2nd oak tree and the Hawthorne tree was done one day, and all other work done the next day. The 4-person crew was very professional, kind, and respectful of the property. The large oak I had removed was right up against a new fence, and not far from the side of my house. And, it was not in an area to get a bucket truck nearby. They arrived right on time at the start of the day and worked hard with minimal breaks - very impressive. They ground the stump from the large oak as well as grinding a couple of leftover stumps from previously removed holly trees. Their cleanup was superb! They even blew stuff off the top of my roof! And the wood cut down was nicely rolled together - not just dumped into a large messy clump! And, they were cheaper than another bid I got from a company here on Angie. I cannot recommend them high enough."
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Vulcan Design & Construction, Inc.
3.9(
46
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did everything they siad they would, moved all the furniture and moved it back would hire again, even used the special paint I request"
Lake Oswego, OR
Portland, OR
Paver Patios
Outdoor Project, Portland
Paver Project WA

+370

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
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GBL Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"All work done to specs & inspections. Dig out, raindrains, dry utilities, back fill, and final grade, all came out great."
Response time1 day
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Horizon Construction & Development, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Horizon Construction & Development LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Busser contractors LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Chris Cory Excavating, LLC
4.5(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

"Wonderful crew. They were helpful, friendly, knowledgeable,and cleaned up perfectly. Their pricing was fair and I would most certainly recommend them and use them again."
Excavating for new residence
Stafford Homes in Silverton
VAlley View, West Linn
Grading
Grading

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WB Excavation
4.9(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

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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Clearway Contracting LLC
5.0(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our 110-year home has secure stairs and a solid pillar! Thank you, Jason! All debris hauled away, and we're ready to paint!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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