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Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

"Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC verry kind and considerate. Trevor and Daniel were on time and so thoughtful. They got the job done faster than me making the mess. I so appreciate these two. Their a life savor. Thank you!"
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Gorge Dirt Works, LLC
4.3(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company to bring topsoil to my home for landscaping."
House Pad
Land Clearing
Septic System Install
Dump Trucks
Demo

+3

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riverview Renovations, LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When you need something done call Riverview Renovations. Richard will take care of whatever you need. Awesome guy and awesome service! I highly recommend him!"
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel
collapsed porch remodel

+175

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & T Construction
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! They did an awesome job!"
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer

+48

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Simply Landscaping LLC
4.4(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When we decided to go forward with our backyard project, it was an easy decision to hire Julio’s company again. We first hired him a few years ago for a brand new sod install, new irrigation, and a garden bed in our front lawn. His team was on time, did quality work, and are friendly and honest people. Fast forward to this year, we wanted to make our backyard into usable space. It required a retaining wall, bringing in dirt to level the yard, laying gravel, and creating a fire pit to lounge at. The project also had a tight timeframe - one that I only trusted Julio with. I will hire Julio again and again and I wholeheartedly recommend him. You’ll be happy you reached out to him for your landscaping project."
Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Confident Roots Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

"Jose has done several projects for me both in my home and on a commercial property I manage. His work has always been top notch and I would highly recommend him for any construction need. He is competent, trustworthy and efficient with your time and money."
Concrete Design
Stamped Concrete
Smooth Concrete
Concrete Design
Stamped Concrete

+5

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Hames Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"It was a great experience. George does a good job, he listens and is a nice guy."
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+3

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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dr Flooring Covering
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving The Dalles, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great quality installation, respectful of their space and workers, amazing clean up and timely order."
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
Kitchen

+2

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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