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Avatar for Gorge Dirt Works, LLC
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

Full service excavating and demolition company. Licensed and insured in both Washington and Oregon. For fastest results call Dayne at 509.637.0417 \nwww.gorgedirtworks.com \n \n

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

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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(
13
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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

Established since 1983, M & T Construction has been a premiere excavator in the state of Oregon. Specializing in excavation and major grading; you need it done, this is the business for you. Michael Marugg takes pride in his work and ensures the highest level of customer satisfaction with every job. Call and see today!

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

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

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

The aim of Confident Roots Construction is to deliver the finest quality craftsmanship possible. We are successful due of our honesty, devotion to a strong work ethic, and desire to keep current with the latest advancements in our field. We listen, develop, and bring the finest ideas to life. We are available through phone and email. Please call at (503) 812-3626 or at [email protected]

Concrete Design
Stamped Concrete
Smooth Concrete
Concrete Design
Stamped Concrete

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hames Construction
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

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Hames Construction is a small locally owned company that believes in quality work and fair honest pricing. Owner/operator George Hames does the work himself, has been in business over 30 years and specialties in residential grade and gravel work and/or repairs for driveways, roads and RV pads. Also has the equipment, experience and know-how for land clearing jobs both big and small. Free estimates, happy to help out any way possible and answer any questions you have.

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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dr Flooring Covering
5.0(
1
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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

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business Flooring \n \n

House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
House Remodeling
Kitchen

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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