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Atlas Renovations LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlas Renovations has been our first choice for all of our Oregon single family flips as well as our larger multi family remodeling projects. They can handle the entire job to include kitchen and bath remodels, flooring, windows, roofs, siding, decks and full landscaping. The crew is professional and experienced. I like that they pay attention to all of the detail work that matters. I highly recommend this company."
New Roof, Trim, Paint, Landscaping
New sprinkler system, new sod, rock island
New irrigation, Sod, concrete patio
New concrete patio
New Kitchen, Cabinets, Back splash, countertops, light fixtures.

+66

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Oregon Excavation, LLC
4.3(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a great find CO Excavation was! Bill and his crew were professional and friendly. They showed up on time with all the right equipment, worked diligently and quickly, did a great job, and priced their work reasonably. They removed some large pine trees, moved/placed large boulders, excavated a circle driveway, built quite a few large berms, sculpted a swale, installed drainage, and leveled our yard for landscaping."
Yard install
Yard grading and sloping
Land clearing
Driveway
Grading

+1

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%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 Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were great! The plan changed a little bit, and they were able to accomodate the changes with no problem. They were friendly, skillfull, punctual and accomodating. I would highly recommend them."
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Bridge & Driveway Repair
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
H&H Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody was amazing! Great with communication over the two weeks it took to coordinate the project. Very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Cody for your project and I would definitely use H&H Services again!"
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Nelson Pacific Corporation
Nelson Pacific Corporation
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Extremely professional, clean, and skilled. Got the job done far faster than I could?ve imagined. Graded out a building slab, trenched out irrigation and installed and prepped sidewalk. I originally imagined it would take 3 weeks he did it in 1 with superior quality."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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