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Blake Enterprises

15997 SE Tong Rd
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Blake Enterprises

15997 SE Tong Rd
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Remodeling and new construction services- all phases of home construction, additions, new building, free estimates, by the hour or by the bid. Licensed,(ccb# 13604)bonded & insured, warrantied work.

Remodeling and new construction services- all phases of home construction, additions, new building, free estimates, by the hour or by the bid. Licensed,(ccb# 13604)bonded & insured, warrantied work.

Stephens Landscape & Maintenance

33560 SE Land Rd
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Stephens Landscape & Maintenance

33560 SE Land Rd
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Commercial and Residential landscaping and landscape maintenance. License # 7112 -bonded and insured. We have been in business for over 25 years in the Portland, Tri-County area. Most accounts are billed on a monthly basis. We can accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards at this time.

Commercial and Residential landscaping and landscape maintenance. License # 7112 -bonded and insured. We have been in business for over 25 years in the Portland, Tri-County area. Most accounts are billed on a monthly basis. We can accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards at this time.

NW Renovations

PO Box 186
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NW Renovations

PO Box 186
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31 years of experience

NW Renovatations is a "High End" Oregon Remodeler and General Contractor. We can help you with any of your construction needs from a new roof to that new edition you always wanted. NW Renovations is licensed, bonded and insured in the State of Oregon CCB#96576. NW Renovations is priced to provide the Home Owner a Great Job for a fair price. Most initial consultations are free.

NW Renovatations is a "High End" Oregon Remodeler and General Contractor. We can help you with any of your construction needs from a new roof to that new edition you always wanted. NW Renovations is licensed, bonded and insured in the State of Oregon CCB#96576. NW Renovations is priced to provide the Home Owner a Great Job for a fair price. Most initial consultations are free.

G&P Obrist Excavating Inc

31619 SE Lusted Rd
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G&P Obrist Excavating Inc

31619 SE Lusted Rd
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We provide excavation services for a vast number of projects (foundations, clearing, driveways, utility work, site grading, etc.). We have been in business since 1993 serving the Portland Oregon Metro areas. We have 5 full time employees. We provide residential and commercial services.

We provide excavation services for a vast number of projects (foundations, clearing, driveways, utility work, site grading, etc.). We have been in business since 1993 serving the Portland Oregon Metro areas. We have 5 full time employees. We provide residential and commercial services.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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