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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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for GBL Construction LLC
GBL Construction LLC
5.0(
2
)
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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Avatar for Penney excavating
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

"It went great he did such a good job it turned out way better then I expected most definitely would give Penney Excavating 5 STARS if I ever have anything else for him to do again Austin will be the first and only person I call he is super good at what he does and really kind and caring so are the people that work for him they always put a smile on my face and super polite thanks again Penney excavating you guys are the best"
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
)
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

"Dan came out and accessed my need (leveling grade for a greenhouse and building a solid base) and provided specific professional suggestions including a plan. Communication throughout the process was perfect. The end result was exactly what how he described and fit my needs 100%! I would not hesitate to recommend him/his crew and would solicit him for future projects."
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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Avatar for M & T Construction
M & T Construction
3.5(
13
)
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

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.

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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