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"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021

Pacific Builders Tim Hogue serves all of its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you, which clearly set us apart from the rest. Want the best? Give us a call or visit our profile page today!

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021


Best Defense Contracting

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Best Defense Contracting

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The Best Defense is a good offense! Bids are always free! CCB#233765 The services I offer are as follows: *Land and Brush Clearing *Fuel Reduction/Fire Prevention services *Fire Line Construction *Gravel Road Repair *Site Preparation *Grading *Trenching *Digging Services *Greenhouse Pad Clearing *Non-Hazardous Debris Removal *Property Cleanup *Trash Outs *Excavation Services *Rock and Bark Spreading *Slash Pile Relocation/Removal *Burn Pile Consolidation *Dirt Work *Blackberry Cutting/Removal

The Best Defense is a good offense! Bids are always free! CCB#233765 The services I offer are as follows: *Land and Brush Clearing *Fuel Reduction/Fire Prevention services *Fire Line Construction *Gravel Road Repair *Site Preparation *Grading *Trenching *Digging Services *Greenhouse Pad Clearing *Non-Hazardous Debris Removal *Property Cleanup *Trash Outs *Excavation Services *Rock and Bark Spreading *Slash Pile Relocation/Removal *Burn Pile Consolidation *Dirt Work *Blackberry Cutting/Removal


Enterprises Northwest Inc. dba Earth Works Excavation

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Enterprises Northwest Inc. dba Earth Works Excavation

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Experience includes, but is not limited to; site preparation, grading, trenching, excavate ditches for water lines, sewers, storm systems. Along with many other soil-related tasks, they employ several operators of large pieces of heavy equipment.

Experience includes, but is not limited to; site preparation, grading, trenching, excavate ditches for water lines, sewers, storm systems. Along with many other soil-related tasks, they employ several operators of large pieces of heavy equipment.


Bateson Built Construction

122 Shell Ln
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Bateson Built Construction

122 Shell Ln
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Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated business that takes significant pride in the quality of our work! We have experience in many areas of construction, including carpentry, excavation, concrete, remodels, and more! If you want the job done the right way the first time, contact us for an estimate on your next project!

We are a locally owned and operated business that takes significant pride in the quality of our work! We have experience in many areas of construction, including carpentry, excavation, concrete, remodels, and more! If you want the job done the right way the first time, contact us for an estimate on your next project!


George Excavation

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George Excavation

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Here at George Excavation we specialize in excavating and utility contracting . We do everything from house pads and roads to trenches and conduits . We are a small business that is owner operated and we pride ourselves in taking the extra step to ensure that youre satisfied throughout the entire process . If youre looking for quality , efficiency and reliability then George Excavation is perfect for you !

Here at George Excavation we specialize in excavating and utility contracting . We do everything from house pads and roads to trenches and conduits . We are a small business that is owner operated and we pride ourselves in taking the extra step to ensure that youre satisfied throughout the entire process . If youre looking for quality , efficiency and reliability then George Excavation is perfect for you !


Brush Clearing.net

12800 NW Bishop Rd
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Brush Clearing.net

12800 NW Bishop Rd
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3 years of experience

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.

Brush Clearing.net provides residential and commercial land clearing, brush clearing, and mulching services to the state of Oregon. We pride ourselves in reliability and quality work at an affordable price. Brush Clearing.net is a family owned and employed small business with 10+ years combined experience operating heavy equipment, such as, bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, and more.


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Clarks construction

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11 years of experience

-Yard clean-up -stump removal -Blackberry,brush,and yard debris removal -retaining wall-path ways-driveways install -grading-parking pads -rototilling-field mowing- digging We Expertise working with a wide variety of construction material and equipment for over 8 years

-Yard clean-up -stump removal -Blackberry,brush,and yard debris removal -retaining wall-path ways-driveways install -grading-parking pads -rototilling-field mowing- digging We Expertise working with a wide variety of construction material and equipment for over 8 years


Veteran owned and operated company, looking to serve those in our community. We offer discounts for military and first responders. Please give us a call for your free quote today!


On-point Construction Llc

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On-point Construction Llc

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We Are a Family opened and operated construction company that Specializes in New Home Builds. We many other projects that homeowners might need completed from driveways to decks, roofs, remodels and more! Please contact us for a consultation about your projects.

We Are a Family opened and operated construction company that Specializes in New Home Builds. We many other projects that homeowners might need completed from driveways to decks, roofs, remodels and more! Please contact us for a consultation about your projects.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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