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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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+12

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Gorge Dirt Works, LLC
4.3(
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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

"It has been a pleasure to work with this contractor. He keeps his appointments, does what he said he would and is very professional. He has a lot of experience and can offer pointers that make a better finished product. I will be hiring them for more projects as we move forward with the building plans."
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+3

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riverview Renovations, LLC
5.0(
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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

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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(
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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(
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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."
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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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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
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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 2007

Emergency services offered

"I have been using them for 3 years for multiple projects and would not go to somebody else. They also built a cabin in the woods. It was built 10 miles from the road so it was like carrying all the stuff up the path. They also did the garage and remodeling of the house, mostly kitchen and a little bit of plumbing work in the bathroom. I am still using them and I would be using them for the next thing that will be coming up too."
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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

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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