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Avatar for Thomas Excavation Inc
Thomas Excavation Inc
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grants Pass, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

"Thomas Excavation responded promptly to schedule a site visit. He had a plan for the work needed and a reasonable estimate within a few days. He arrived with equipment for the work as agreed. Regrading a steep road deeply eroded by spring rains, placing two culverts, re-routing water run-off in multiple places and plus repairing the deep ditch from water run-off across and down my driveway was done efficiently and professionally. This is the business I would hire again and again for consistent expert work. You will not be disappointed."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blake Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grants Pass, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Blake Excavation was recommended and we are ever so grateful! Our Septic Drainfield had failed after 42 years and we were in need of urgent help. Despite delays courtesy of an understaffed DEQ Jason kept us informed and was onsite the minute the permit was approved. The crew showed up on Friday and worked through the weekend to get us back online. They were courteous and caring and we are ever so grateful!"
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Boulder Handyman Contracting
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grants Pass, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"Craig help us with a botch patio over hang. We hired another carpenter . The other guy totally messed up the job. Craig came in and fixed the problems. Oh and bonus, he has a great sense of humor . It made a frustrating situation fun and hassle free. I would hire him again ."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+34

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Grants Pass, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They built a beautiful 4 seasons room for us which included demo of existing deck and metal cover. They took care of everything from foundation with drainage, roof, walls, windows, doors, siding and all. Excellent suggestions, worked well through things and gave us a beautiful elegant new room at a reasonable price."
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Daily & Sons Excavation LLC
4.7(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grants Pass, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Zach and team are always great! Seams like he can do just about anything excavation related. Septic, driveways, house pads, etc he's very committed to doing the work well and efficient. His crew work together well and are all well trained and pleasant to have on your jobsite. So If you want a company that does work by the books and will hustle for you i would definitely recommend daily and sons!"
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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