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Avatar for Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
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Serving Talent, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This s the second time we have used Tim at Pacific Builders. He is very personable and easy to work with. He will bend over backward to make sure you are satisfied with his work. When he gives you a quote on a job he explains the variables and sticks to it. We would definitely hire him again."
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Full bore excavation & forestry
5.0(
4
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Serving Talent, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They safely removed over 100 rotted trees with proper equipment, safety , and care . Very easy and courteous to work with . I also used them on a number of other projects-also with great service!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Daily & Sons Excavation LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Talent, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired Daily & Sons for all of the excavation work while building my new home and I couldn't be happier. Zach and his crew were great to work with and are very good at what they do. My property turned out amazing and I appreciate the great experience working with the entire Daily & Sons crew. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and would hire them again without hesitation."
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

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