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Avatar for CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor 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

"Cavallero Earthworks came to our home when he said he would be here. He sat and listened as we explained our problem. He took charge: filled out forms, contacted the proper county agency, gave us a bid amount and my husband and I just sat there in the kitchen after he left awestruck by the proficiency and speed in which Ben handled everything. He took time out of his busy schedule and was in constant contact with us, keeping us informed of where we were in the process. He stayed focussed on the task and completed it quickly and efficiently. Professional, good communicator, proficient on the equipment, knowledgeable in his line of business, and just a really nice person! My husband and I appreciate Cavallaro Eartworks and wish them the best."
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!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Defensible Space Management LLC
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
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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 FAQs, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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