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Avatar for FMD's Facility Services, LLC
FMD's Facility Services, LLC
4.8(
30
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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%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A-Kat Construction, LLC
4.9(
13
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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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Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time and worked hard to minimize any disruption to our lives. Excellent work and we're very satisfied. We actually hired them to do additional projects. Very respectful and responsible, I highly recommend this company."
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BROOMED PATIO
OVERALL VIEW
FRONT WALKWAY

+7

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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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 time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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