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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 Hood River, 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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for GBL Construction LLC
GBL Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hood River, 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 Hood River, 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!

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penney excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good got the rock all down graded for my new rv parking side the house, I’m more then glad, no damages very very professional."
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Gorge Dirt Works, LLC
Gorge Dirt Works, LLC
4.3(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company to bring topsoil to my home for landscaping."
House Pad
Land Clearing
Septic System Install
Dump Trucks
Demo

+3

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riverview Renovations, LLC
5.0(
5
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When you need something done call Riverview Renovations. Richard will take care of whatever you need. Awesome guy and awesome service! I highly recommend him!"
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel

+175

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Timberline Construction LLC
Timberline Construction LLC
4.1(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Timberline Construction is top notch! Daniel was constantly updating me on my project's status. His planning and execution are exceptional. I have no hesitation in recommending Timberline for any projects that come up."
Siding of Remodel
Remodel
Addition to Log Sided home
Living room addition to log sided home
Bathroom in Log sided home addition

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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M & T Construction
3.5(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic company to work wih!. they were able to fulfill my needs and they went out of their way to make sure everything was correct!"
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer

+48

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Priester Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
1
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hood River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

"Very easy to work with. Excellent work at a very good price."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, 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.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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