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Resource Recovery Systems

12409 Ne San Rafael
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Resource Recovery Systems

12409 Ne San Rafael
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19 years of experience

Locally owned, reputable commercial hauling company. Operate with four Class A CDL Drivers. Work in concert with Environmentally Conscious Recycling center, to reduce, as much as possible, the amount of material sent to local landfills. We are open 363 days a year, operating from about 0600-1800 hours, depending on customer needs. We are a solution-based organization, doing our part to help our economy and environment

Locally owned, reputable commercial hauling company. Operate with four Class A CDL Drivers. Work in concert with Environmentally Conscious Recycling center, to reduce, as much as possible, the amount of material sent to local landfills. We are open 363 days a year, operating from about 0600-1800 hours, depending on customer needs. We are a solution-based organization, doing our part to help our economy and environment

Danshap Landscaping

7800 Ne 103rd Ave
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Danshap Landscaping

7800 Ne 103rd Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Danshap Landscaping is locally owned and operated, landscaping company that provides quality services throughout the Vancouver WA - Portland OR and surrounding areas. We specialize in sod installs, spring/fall yard clean ups, blackberry/brush clearing clearing, grading/leveling, small excavating. Also provide gutter cleaning, pressure washing, roof moss treatment, and other landscaping services. Our dedication and experience strives to ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality services. With plenty of references and a portion of our business coming from referrals, we still stay humbled and know that we are only as good as our last job!

"Dan did a great job removing a section of concrete driveway and concrete debris hidden under it and then delivering carefully sourced topsoil for the excavated area. He also cut the slab at the perimeter fence with his saw, enabling us to retain the fence instead of tearing it out and starting over. We plan to use him again in the landscaping of this liberated section of our backyard."

Alan B on May 2023

Danshap Landscaping is locally owned and operated, landscaping company that provides quality services throughout the Vancouver WA - Portland OR and surrounding areas. We specialize in sod installs, spring/fall yard clean ups, blackberry/brush clearing clearing, grading/leveling, small excavating. Also provide gutter cleaning, pressure washing, roof moss treatment, and other landscaping services. Our dedication and experience strives to ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality services. With plenty of references and a portion of our business coming from referrals, we still stay humbled and know that we are only as good as our last job!

"Dan did a great job removing a section of concrete driveway and concrete debris hidden under it and then delivering carefully sourced topsoil for the excavated area. He also cut the slab at the perimeter fence with his saw, enabling us to retain the fence instead of tearing it out and starting over. We plan to use him again in the landscaping of this liberated section of our backyard."

Alan B on May 2023

GNC Construction

3877 NE Bryant St
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GNC Construction

3877 NE Bryant St
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GNC Construction has a combined total of 40 plus years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial building. Our staff is experienced in many different trades and we take pride in our craftsmanship and detail. With backgrounds in drywall, steel and wood framing GNC Construction has expanded out to numerous trades. We are certified in steel work, siding, all building trades, painting, plumbing, electrical.

GNC Construction has a combined total of 40 plus years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial building. Our staff is experienced in many different trades and we take pride in our craftsmanship and detail. With backgrounds in drywall, steel and wood framing GNC Construction has expanded out to numerous trades. We are certified in steel work, siding, all building trades, painting, plumbing, electrical.

Bacharach Construction LLC

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Bacharach Construction LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
11 years of experience

Bacharach Construction LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor. Major projects include new construction, remodeling, etc.

"We had a series of problems but the final straw is the brand new front door to our studio hanging off the hinges after less than a year and the owner will not stand behind his work. We have opened a complaint with the BBB and we had to hire another contractor of Angi to fix their incompetent hung door installation."

William S on December 2022

Bacharach Construction LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor. Major projects include new construction, remodeling, etc.

"We had a series of problems but the final straw is the brand new front door to our studio hanging off the hinges after less than a year and the owner will not stand behind his work. We have opened a complaint with the BBB and we had to hire another contractor of Angi to fix their incompetent hung door installation."

William S on December 2022

A Better Carpenter LLC

1655 2nd St
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A Better Carpenter LLC

1655 2nd St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Finish carpenters provide finishing touches after the primary building of a structure is done. This includes installing baseboards, molding (crown), stairs, doors, windows trim, hardwood floors, custom and expert tiling. Im able to do much of it myself or with an employee and sub contract when needed. I also provide supervisory services as a licensed and bonded Residential General Contractor. We always provide fair bids and can usually out bid competition with a 10% discount.

"Matt and Dan were fantastic and went above and beyond throughout the course of the project. They were knowledgeable, professional, and focused on the details consistently. Even when issues popped up they were quick to find solutions and implement them. Highly recommend working with them for any renovation, we will definitely be using them in the future for any projects we have."

Shiloh A on January 2025

Finish carpenters provide finishing touches after the primary building of a structure is done. This includes installing baseboards, molding (crown), stairs, doors, windows trim, hardwood floors, custom and expert tiling. Im able to do much of it myself or with an employee and sub contract when needed. I also provide supervisory services as a licensed and bonded Residential General Contractor. We always provide fair bids and can usually out bid competition with a 10% discount.

"Matt and Dan were fantastic and went above and beyond throughout the course of the project. They were knowledgeable, professional, and focused on the details consistently. Even when issues popped up they were quick to find solutions and implement them. Highly recommend working with them for any renovation, we will definitely be using them in the future for any projects we have."

Shiloh A on January 2025

Eco Concrete Design

1212 SE Blair Rd
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Eco Concrete Design

1212 SE Blair Rd
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45 years of experience

Eco friendly & green concrete general contractor with 35+ years experience - in the Portland, Oregon & Washington areas. Handles industrial, commercial & residential projects & any excavation, foundations & flatwork needed.

Eco friendly & green concrete general contractor with 35+ years experience - in the Portland, Oregon & Washington areas. Handles industrial, commercial & residential projects & any excavation, foundations & flatwork needed.

Hammer Down Construction LLC

1450 SE Orient Dr
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Hammer Down Construction LLC

1450 SE Orient Dr
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24 years of experience

Hammer Down Construction does it all. From Remodeling to pressure washing. No job to big or to small. With over 20+ Years of experience in the construction industry, they have built a plethora of knowledge and resources. We make it a point to make sure every customer is satisfied.

Hammer Down Construction does it all. From Remodeling to pressure washing. No job to big or to small. With over 20+ Years of experience in the construction industry, they have built a plethora of knowledge and resources. We make it a point to make sure every customer is satisfied.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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