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Homeland Excavating
5.0(
38
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was on time for the estimate and got the estimate the next day. The whole team of workers were neat, clean and groomed each morning. Always polite and answered all questions anytime. They were helpful when an unseen event came up and was asked what I wanted. The job was done in a few days and all the crew worked long and hard..no goofing off. I found the 5 men or so, were polite, respectful, included me on everything, honest and they all were happy and loved their jobs with Homeland Excavation. Very very good hard working, clean Gentle Men and knowledgeable Gentlemen . I would very strongly recommend them. Excellent work and very good quality for the price"
step foundation dig out
step foundation dig out
dig out
dig out
dig out

+22

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerid Strasheim and S4 Excavation are a top-notch professional operation. We had them regrade and install Geocells on our old gravel driveway. They explained the process and costs very clearly, arrived at the time promised, worked diligently and made sure we were fully satisfied with the job before leaving. We would definitely hire them again."
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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JA Holland Construction, LLC
4.8(
20
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It's a great experience when a contractor follows through as they commit. Thomas and his crew are professionals and a pleasure to work with. His quote was lower than the others and he did everything as expected. We would hire him again."
Se. Salem driveway
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall drivway
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Holmes Concrete & Excavation designed and installed a stamped, colored concrete walkway around 75% of our house. The walkway passed through our front and rear gardens and also covered the south end of our house where we keep our trash bins and air conditioner unit. The walkway was well designed and helped tie together the exterior of our house in a functional, aesthetically appealing way. James Holmes helped us choose a color for the concrete that matched the exterior of our house. Overall, the final product exceeded our expectations. James and his team were professional, timely, and did a great job communicating the stages of the project. We have 2 dogs and they also did a good job temporarily closing off a portion of our yard to allow the dogs to use the yard without it negatively impacting the project. We are very happy with the work and would highly recommend Holmes Concrete for a variety of concrete related work. We would definitely hire them again."
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BROOMED PATIO
OVERALL VIEW
FRONT WALKWAY

+7

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lucid Concrete Specialists LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This experience was the old time quality and service you hear your grandparents talk about. The crew showed up 15 minutes ahead of time ready to start. While a fairly non-complex job of removing existing material and leveling the sloping site with crushed gravel, all material removed was redistributed around the yard. The concrete work was carefully laid out, true and square. The finish completely uniform in spite of high winds blowing leaves into site. When they finished the job, the clean up was spotless. All debris was removed and the driveway and all adjacent concrete washed down. Several times during progress, I was consulted if they had a suggestion for improvement or question. Every one of the workers was courteous, polite and thanked us before leaving. Fast, efficient and cost effective."
Stamped sidewalk
new building Slab
driveway panels
garage floor
New garage floor

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
9
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Serving Jefferson, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Adam did an excellent job explaining how they would approach the project and keeping the price to a minimum. His communication was outstanding. The work was excellent and they were the lowest bid.😎👍"
storm
underground
tree falling
storm
detention system

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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