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Atlas Renovations LLC
5.0(
25
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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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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M&J Groundworks llc
5.0(
5
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Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Hard working crew of 4 cleaned up all the pine needles and pine cones on my 1/2 acre property. Very satisfied with their work. Will hire them again."
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Central Oregon Excavation, LLC
4.3(
64
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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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S4 Excavation
4.6(
13
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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
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CAVALLARO EARTHWORKS LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High quality work, excellent communication, accurate thorough estimate. Would hire them again easily."
Driveway prep
Water and sewer install
Retaining wall build
Retaining wall build
ranch road

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nelson Pacific Corporation
5.0(
3
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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."
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Big Sun Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Serving Sisters, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Kai is a very hard worker. He did our spring and fall cleanup as well as weekly maintenance. He was very agreeable to extra service when requested."
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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 walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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