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Avatar for CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Ben to recreate a retaining wall on my property. I gave home some guidance on how it should look, provided pictures and examples, however as he started to lay it out I had some modifications and feedback. He took all feedback and used his skills and experience to make it look natural but also function as a retaining wall. Beautiful and functional work at the end of the day and very reasonable pricing."
Driveway prep
Water and sewer install
Retaining wall build
Retaining wall build
ranch road

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
C&H AG AND EARTHWORKS LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SURFACETEK INC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We 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 the start to the 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

Cedar fence
Tree clearing
Kiowa Septic Rejuvination
Kiowa Septic Rejuvination
Kiowa Septic Rejuvination

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Deepwoods Construction, LLC
Deepwoods Construction, LLC
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were looking for someone to do a remodel on a poor remodel job in our master bathroom and I got Deepwoods Construction from an online source. Andrew came out to our home and we reviewed what we wanted done and we came back with a prompt and reasonable estimate. He and his partner came out and did an excellent job of correcting the poor workmanship from the previous contractor. The job included removing a pocket door, revising the opening to a cased opening, adding sheet rock, new base and wall texture. I am very pleased with their work, great attitude and timely performance. I would not hesitate to recommend them. My best wishes to them in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by7%of homeowners
Avatar for Leonardo Excavation
Leonardo Excavation
4.5(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lucas and his team did a great job for me. It was a collaborative effort and they listened to my requests. Very pleased with the outcome. They were friendly and professional. Their equipment was clean and in good working order. I would recommend Leonardo for your excavation/tree removal needs."
New Sand Filter
Replace Sand Filter
Commercial Septic
ATT Septic System
Gravel Driveway

+3

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Defensible Space Management LLC
5.0(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Troy and Susan, prompt response and trip to our site to review the job and bid on it. Bid was competitive and fair. Work was begun on time, accomplished quickly and with professionlism, thoroughness and care for existing landscaping. We were very pleased with the result and will certainly hire them again in the future. Troy has exceptional knowledge of fire danger and protecting property from fire hazards in our area."
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project

+19

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elevated Excavation, LLC
Elevated Excavation, LLC
4.3(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gilchrist, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Helean is professional thorough and extremely knowledgeable. He assisted significantly with the planning and design of the project.. Our project was completed on time and met our expectations. I highly recommend Elevated Excavation LLC and look forward working with them in the future.. Lastly, his pricing was very reasonable."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

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 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.

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