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Avatar for JB Excavation, LLC
JB Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin and his crew are amazing. His work ethic is awesome and his knowledge of excavation is out of this world. JB Excavation is our #1 subcontractor as we complete more projects!!"
various leveled rock wall with split rail fencing
grading
rock wall with steps seperating garden from yard
steps
small rock divider to separate driveway

+4

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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WB Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They put in new drains and a dry well for our driveway, carport, and front yard. When the first dry well wasn't large enough to hold all the runoff from a heavy storm, they came back and added a second for free. Excellent customer service, very responsive, good work."
Gallery
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Daniel was awesome to work with. He came out and provided a solid estimate in a timely fashion. We had an unexpected sprinkler line that was in the middle of our excavation area and he took care of that. He also provided the materials for a retaining wall that we hadn't initially planned for, and he added that to the project scope without issue. I will definitely reach out to Daniel if we have another project like this one."
storm
underground
tree falling
storm
detention system

+2

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Concrete By Design
4.9(
20
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Concrete By Design was great to work with! We received an estimate quickly that was very fairly priced. We had great communication during the process. The crew on site were polite, showed up on time and he work was excellent quality and we could not be more pleased with the finished product!"
Wood stamp patio
Colored concrete stamped
Stamp walkway
Random slate stamp
Slate stamp

+8

Response time5 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Vulcan Design & Construction, Inc.
3.9(
46
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work. They cane out right away for the estimate and got the job done quickly. Cleaned up site, couldn’t even tell they were in my yard except for the nice retaining wall. Would definitely recommend."
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Paver Patios
Outdoor Project, Portland
Paver Project WA

+370

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
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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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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