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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Jacksonville - Updated Nov 2026

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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 Jacksonville, 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."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Superior Landscape & Maintenance
3.8(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When Chris came to bid my collapsed retaining wall, he explained the process, made good suggestions and was very knowledgeable. Great communication. His crew showed up on time and worked hard. Cleaned up very nicely when done. I am impressed! Would hire them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 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 Jacksonville, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired Daily & Sons for all of the excavation work while building my new home and I couldn't be happier. Zach and his crew were great to work with and are very good at what they do. My property turned out amazing and I appreciate the great experience working with the entire Daily & Sons crew. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and would hire them again without hesitation."
Recommended by8%of homeowners
High Grade Excavation, LLC
4.4(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

"Greg is great. This was a 120 foot retaining wall project. Like any excavation project, this one had a surprise or two. Greg handled them with no problem at all, and took extra time to make sure all the work was done properly. I'm now looking around to see what else I can have him do on my property. I would highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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