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Crater Construction, LLC

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Crater Construction, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Crater Construction LLC offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"He is honest ...very professional...nice guy...we will most definitely hire him again"

Kathy H on April 2021

Crater Construction LLC offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"He is honest ...very professional...nice guy...we will most definitely hire him again"

Kathy H on April 2021


"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021

Pacific Builders Tim Hogue serves all of its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you, which clearly set us apart from the rest. Want the best? Give us a call or visit our profile page today!

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021


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AAA Excavation & Pipeline, LLC

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AAA Excavation & Pipeline, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
12 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We take great pride in our 30 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had my sewer line replaced and Paul was great every step of the way. He was professional and communicated everything very clearly. He was able to get the line replaced within a week of our initial consultation, the price he gave was quite fair, and he got the job done in half a day. He is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of doing business with and I can’t recommend him enough!"

Madelyn G on October 2025

We take great pride in our 30 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had my sewer line replaced and Paul was great every step of the way. He was professional and communicated everything very clearly. He was able to get the line replaced within a week of our initial consultation, the price he gave was quite fair, and he got the job done in half a day. He is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of doing business with and I can’t recommend him enough!"

Madelyn G on October 2025


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Thomas Excavation Inc

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Thomas Excavation Inc

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18 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"We had them build steps so we could safely get to part of our property that was not easily accessible. He did a great job, they are very strong and should last a very long time. Started and finished the job when promised. This is the 2nd time we hired them. I would hire them again. "

Barbara T on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"We had them build steps so we could safely get to part of our property that was not easily accessible. He did a great job, they are very strong and should last a very long time. Started and finished the job when promised. This is the 2nd time we hired them. I would hire them again. "

Barbara T on October 2025


Best Defense Contracting

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Best Defense Contracting

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The Best Defense is a good offense! Bids are always free! CCB#233765 The services I offer are as follows: *Land and Brush Clearing *Fuel Reduction/Fire Prevention services *Fire Line Construction *Gravel Road Repair *Site Preparation *Grading *Trenching *Digging Services *Greenhouse Pad Clearing *Non-Hazardous Debris Removal *Property Cleanup *Trash Outs *Excavation Services *Rock and Bark Spreading *Slash Pile Relocation/Removal *Burn Pile Consolidation *Dirt Work *Blackberry Cutting/Removal

The Best Defense is a good offense! Bids are always free! CCB#233765 The services I offer are as follows: *Land and Brush Clearing *Fuel Reduction/Fire Prevention services *Fire Line Construction *Gravel Road Repair *Site Preparation *Grading *Trenching *Digging Services *Greenhouse Pad Clearing *Non-Hazardous Debris Removal *Property Cleanup *Trash Outs *Excavation Services *Rock and Bark Spreading *Slash Pile Relocation/Removal *Burn Pile Consolidation *Dirt Work *Blackberry Cutting/Removal


Enterprises Northwest Inc. dba Earth Works Excavation

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Enterprises Northwest Inc. dba Earth Works Excavation

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Experience includes, but is not limited to; site preparation, grading, trenching, excavate ditches for water lines, sewers, storm systems. Along with many other soil-related tasks, they employ several operators of large pieces of heavy equipment.

Experience includes, but is not limited to; site preparation, grading, trenching, excavate ditches for water lines, sewers, storm systems. Along with many other soil-related tasks, they employ several operators of large pieces of heavy equipment.


Bateson Built Construction

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Bateson Built Construction

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Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated business that takes significant pride in the quality of our work! We have experience in many areas of construction, including carpentry, excavation, concrete, remodels, and more! If you want the job done the right way the first time, contact us for an estimate on your next project!

We are a locally owned and operated business that takes significant pride in the quality of our work! We have experience in many areas of construction, including carpentry, excavation, concrete, remodels, and more! If you want the job done the right way the first time, contact us for an estimate on your next project!


George Excavation

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George Excavation

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Here at George Excavation we specialize in excavating and utility contracting . We do everything from house pads and roads to trenches and conduits . We are a small business that is owner operated and we pride ourselves in taking the extra step to ensure that youre satisfied throughout the entire process . If youre looking for quality , efficiency and reliability then George Excavation is perfect for you !

Here at George Excavation we specialize in excavating and utility contracting . We do everything from house pads and roads to trenches and conduits . We are a small business that is owner operated and we pride ourselves in taking the extra step to ensure that youre satisfied throughout the entire process . If youre looking for quality , efficiency and reliability then George Excavation is perfect for you !


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.


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Clarks construction

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Clarks construction

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11 years of experience

-Yard clean-up -stump removal -Blackberry,brush,and yard debris removal -retaining wall-path ways-driveways install -grading-parking pads -rototilling-field mowing- digging We Expertise working with a wide variety of construction material and equipment for over 8 years

-Yard clean-up -stump removal -Blackberry,brush,and yard debris removal -retaining wall-path ways-driveways install -grading-parking pads -rototilling-field mowing- digging We Expertise working with a wide variety of construction material and equipment for over 8 years

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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