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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 ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"Great work. They cane out right away for the estimate and got the job done quickly. Cleaned up site, couldn’t even tell they were in my yard except for the nice retaining wall. Would definitely recommend."
Lake Oswego, OR
Portland, OR
Paver Patios
Outdoor Project, Portland
Paver Project WA

+370

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

Emergency services offered

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

"TrevorTT the operator did everything I asked and more. He’s skWith his skills and experience he was able to improve on several of my ideas for shape and form. There’s something a matter with trying to write on this site please check it out"
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

"He was very friendly, and responded very quickly. The only reason I gave a 4 star rating was that he couldn't get out to do the work for 2 weeks and we needed the work done immediately due to a leak."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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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

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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