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Avatar for FMD's Facility Services, LLC
FMD's Facility Services, LLC
4.8(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"FMDs did an excellent job at a fair price. The owner Jesus came to give the estimate, did the job himself, and was in constant communication throughout the entire project. He even completed the job ahead of schedule. As a family business, his brother George and cousin David often came out and worked with the crew. We could not be happier. Well definitely hire them again!"
Corner sitting area
Tiled Tub
Cabinetry
Before - Tiled Tub
Cabinetry

+135

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and outstanding job creating a gravel parking pad for an RV."
grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Green Yard Landscape & Outdoor Construction, LLC
Green Yard Landscape & Outdoor Construction, LLC
4.5(
73
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Project was done on time and professional. Staff were wonderful and would contract with them again. Thanks to Jose, Maria and staff. Job well done."
Before
Our Work After
Our Work After
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Avatar for A-Kat Construction, LLC
A-Kat Construction, LLC
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was very quick to call us and came out right away to give us a bid. He was very friendly and quick to get the work done. We would definitely recommend him to our neighbors."
Lees fire pit
lees fire pjt
lees fire lit
Neds fire pit
neds fire pit

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerid and his crew did an amazing job on our site. From clearing the old out and prepping for the new home. Everything was done with professionalism. Jerid always had some amazing ideas and suggestions. No questions were stupid questions. Between Jerid and Brad there was an answer. We would definitely hire S4 again for our projects. We absolutely love how everything turned out. We really can't say enough about Jerid, Brad, Ty and Daydra!!"
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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JA Holland Construction, LLC
4.8(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thomas did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend and use him again."
Se. Salem driveway
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall drivway
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Holmes Concrete & Excavation designed and installed a stamped, colored concrete walkway around 75% of our house. The walkway passed through our front and rear gardens and also covered the south end of our house where we keep our trash bins and air conditioner unit. The walkway was well designed and helped tie together the exterior of our house in a functional, aesthetically appealing way. James Holmes helped us choose a color for the concrete that matched the exterior of our house. Overall, the final product exceeded our expectations. James and his team were professional, timely, and did a great job communicating the stages of the project. We have 2 dogs and they also did a good job temporarily closing off a portion of our yard to allow the dogs to use the yard without it negatively impacting the project. We are very happy with the work and would highly recommend Holmes Concrete for a variety of concrete related work. We would definitely hire them again."
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BROOMED PATIO
OVERALL VIEW
FRONT WALKWAY

+7

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Nature Bros Landscapes & Hardscapes
4.5(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only built us a nice fence but added some needed landscaping. Above and beyond is all I can say. Very reasonable pricing and easy to work with."
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Sod Installed
Finished
Sod

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Shed Horn Excavation, Inc.
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He call right away, they were great and provided me a great price for all the job I needed to be done on my yard."
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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