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Avatar for Boulder Handyman Contracting
Boulder Handyman Contracting
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"Craig help us with a botch patio over hang. We hired another carpenter . The other guy totally messed up the job. Craig came in and fixed the problems. Oh and bonus, he has a great sense of humor . It made a frustrating situation fun and hassle free. I would hire him again ."
Our Work
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+34

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Superior Landscape & Maintenance
3.8(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The crew were very courteous and hard working. They wanted to make sure I was happy with the design and end product. Chris knew all the plants, having a nursery background, and James designed the water feature. I couldnâ t be happier with how it all turned out, and everyone that comes to my home says it looks like a park. Even the owner of the company says itâ s the best yard space theyâ ve done. Outstanding!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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 ;-)"
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aquarius Landscape Design LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an outstanding experience working with Noah from Aquarius Landscaping Design on our home in Jacksonville. He installed and repaired our sprinkler system and completely transformed the landscaping around our property, and the results are truly incredible. Noah’s attention to detail is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Every element of the project was thoughtfully planned and executed, and he used high-quality materials throughout. The installation was clean, professional, and clearly done with pride in the work. What impressed us most was the level of craftsmanship and care he put into the entire project—from the irrigation system to the overall landscape design. Our property looks better than we ever imagined. We are extremely thankful for Noah’s work and would highly recommend Aquarius Landscaping Design to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality landscaping done right."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
1 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 Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When you hire a company who sets the proper expectations and delivers on them is absolutely amazing They made sure to communicate they were punctual kept us in the loop every step that they made Our driveway looks amazing Look forward to working with them for all our future excavation needs they really make you feel like you?re part of the family"
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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TK Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"TK Excavation came highly recommended to us to renovate and upgrade our gravel driveway. Jordan met with us personally, reviewed the project, gave us an estimate and based on our acceptance scheduled the work right away. We are so satisfied and based on his extra efforts the driveway was completed prior to a significant rainstorm."
Driveway & Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Rock Delivery
Stakes and string line set, filling the foundation
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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