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Atlas Renovations LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlas Renovations is fantastic! They are so hard working and do quality work! I had them renovate my bathroom and kitchen! It was the total transformation I needed! The employees are so hard working and kind. They are willing to go the extra mile for you. I would highly recommend them for all your indoor and outdoor projects!"
New Roof, Trim, Paint, Landscaping
New sprinkler system, new sod, rock island
New irrigation, Sod, concrete patio
New concrete patio
New Kitchen, Cabinets, Back splash, countertops, light fixtures.

+66

Response time4 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for High Ridge Excavation, LLC
High Ridge Excavation, LLC
4.6(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They contacted us immediately and got the permit very fast. It took 3 days from start to finish. I would recommend this company for any excavating needed as well as installing a new septic system. They care about doing the best work for you and it shows. Fantastic company!"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Ben to recreate a retaining wall on my property. I gave home some guidance on how it should look, provided pictures and examples, however as he started to lay it out I had some modifications and feedback. He took all feedback and used his skills and experience to make it look natural but also function as a retaining wall. Beautiful and functional work at the end of the day and very reasonable pricing."
Driveway prep
Water and sewer install
Retaining wall build
Retaining wall build
ranch road

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Nelson Pacific Corporation
Nelson Pacific Corporation
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Extremely professional, clean, and skilled. Got the job done far faster than I could?ve imagined. Graded out a building slab, trenched out irrigation and installed and prepped sidewalk. I originally imagined it would take 3 weeks he did it in 1 with superior quality."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for L R Excavation, LLC
L R Excavation, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

New Construction Build
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
Kitchen

+13

Response time5 days
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Defensible Space Management LLC
5.0(
19
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Madras, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Troy and Susan, prompt response and trip to our site to review the job and bid on it. Bid was competitive and fair. Work was begun on time, accomplished quickly and with professionlism, thoroughness and care for existing landscaping. We were very pleased with the result and will certainly hire them again in the future. Troy has exceptional knowledge of fire danger and protecting property from fire hazards in our area."
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project
Rocky Point Project

+19

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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