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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%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
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 rate93%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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Avatar for Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
11
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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

"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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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 time3 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 rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Nature Bros Landscapes & Hardscapes
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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Avatar for Shed Horn Excavation, Inc.
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

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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