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Brush Clearing.net

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Brush Clearing.net

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3 years of experience

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.

Forge Landworks, LLC

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Forge Landworks, LLC

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Forge Landworks specializes in land clearing. Our projects include but aren't limited to defensible space, thinning, mulching, logging, firewood, site preparation, snow removal, dirt work, driveways, soil conditioning, and seeding. As a veteran owned business we take pride in our surroundings and hang our hat on customer satisfaction. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

Forge Landworks specializes in land clearing. Our projects include but aren't limited to defensible space, thinning, mulching, logging, firewood, site preparation, snow removal, dirt work, driveways, soil conditioning, and seeding. As a veteran owned business we take pride in our surroundings and hang our hat on customer satisfaction. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

Little R Excavation Inc

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Little R Excavation Inc

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Little R Excavation Inc is dedicated to providing a superior standard of quality services. Second only to our clients, our reputation is most important to us. Our growth and success are directly related to your satisfaction by providing you with the highest level of service. Local Excavating Company, Demolition Service, Local Excavation Work, Excavation Professional, Excavation Carpenterville, Oregon;Pistol River, Oregon;Gold Beach, Oregon;Wedderburn, Oregon;Nesika Beach, Oregon;

Little R Excavation Inc is dedicated to providing a superior standard of quality services. Second only to our clients, our reputation is most important to us. Our growth and success are directly related to your satisfaction by providing you with the highest level of service. Local Excavating Company, Demolition Service, Local Excavation Work, Excavation Professional, Excavation Carpenterville, Oregon;Pistol River, Oregon;Gold Beach, Oregon;Wedderburn, Oregon;Nesika Beach, Oregon;

2L Construction

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2L Construction

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2L Construction has a full-time 5 employee crew. We run our billing cycle on a 30 day basis, with 10% deposit on new construction. Remodel deposits vary, depending on size and length of actual job. Consulting. Free estimates

2L Construction has a full-time 5 employee crew. We run our billing cycle on a 30 day basis, with 10% deposit on new construction. Remodel deposits vary, depending on size and length of actual job. Consulting. Free estimates

S & K Excavation

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S & K Excavation

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At S & K Excavation we have over 30 years experience specializing in: Commercial & Residential Site Development Septic Systems Rock Deliveries Sand and Gravel Work Driveways Road Construction Land Clearing/Land Development We are Bonded, Insured, and Licensed No jobs are too big or too small. Call today for your Excavation/Septic System needs.

At S & K Excavation we have over 30 years experience specializing in: Commercial & Residential Site Development Septic Systems Rock Deliveries Sand and Gravel Work Driveways Road Construction Land Clearing/Land Development We are Bonded, Insured, and Licensed No jobs are too big or too small. Call today for your Excavation/Septic System needs.

New Beginnings Construction and Concrete, LLC

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New Beginnings Construction and Concrete, LLC

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13 years of experience

We are a full service Concrete Company specializing in decorative concrete, but if its concrete we do it. Residential or Commercial, big or small. The one thing we stress is Quality and we will not do the job unless its done right. We have over 30 years experience and our customers satisfaction is number one!

We are a full service Concrete Company specializing in decorative concrete, but if its concrete we do it. Residential or Commercial, big or small. The one thing we stress is Quality and we will not do the job unless its done right. We have over 30 years experience and our customers satisfaction is number one!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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