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Avatar for JB Excavation, LLC
JB Excavation, LLC
4.9(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin did everything I asked and more. Several times I found him off his excavator and in the trench with a shovel making sure dirt was removed without damage to my foundation. Arrived on time and finished withing his three hour estimate. I will definatly hire him again."
various leveled rock wall with split rail fencing
grading
rock wall with steps seperating garden from yard
steps
small rock divider to separate driveway

+4

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for North Woods Tree Service
North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
127
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This tree was not only tall, but also very wide. It was rotting and due to its close vicinity to lots of buildings, removal needed to be done carefully. Daryl North and his crew did a fantastic job, ensuring that no property or vehicles were damaged in the process. The yard was too small to bring any large equipment back there, so they had to take small pieces of the tree down one piece at a time due to its enormous size by actually climbing the tree, but were able to take the entire tree down in one day with complete safety in mind. They came back a second day to grind the huge stump and hauled away the debris and left the yard so clean, that I could hardly believe that the 100-year-old tree had ever been there! I have the highest respect for Daryl and his crew for making this dangerous job look like a piece of cake. They were professional, polite, and very friendly and kept me informed every step of the way. All of this was done for an incredibly reasonable price. Also, since the city required me to plant a new tree to replace the one I removed, Daryl referred me to someone who helped me purchase and plant a lovely replacement. I highly recommend North Woods Tree Service if you want the job done right!"
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management
Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi, I'm Chase, owner of Guest & Son's Excavation and Land Management. We provide honest, reliable excavation services with quality workmanship, fair pricing, and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you need site preparation, grading, drainage, trenching, driveway work, land clearing, or other excavation services, we treat every property with care and every customer with respect. We offer free estimates and are committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Retaining Wall Footing Excavation
Aggregate Base Compaction
Footing Base Preparation
Creek Bank Stabilization
Farm Drain Tile Repair Completed

+25

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Horizon Construction & Development, LLC
Horizon Construction & Development, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Horizon Construction & Development LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pacific Crest Plumbing
Pacific Crest Plumbing
4.8(
458
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Customer for life. Best customer service I’ve had. Very upfront about possible costs depending on what he might find and even gave me pointers to see if I could fix it on my own first to save me money before coming out. Great communication. If you value honesty and want to know upfront you can trust what you’re told Pacific Crest Plumbing is the only way to go."
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After
Bath Before
Bath After
Some Of Our Plumbing Vehicles

+5

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for penney excavating
penney excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great he did such a good job it turned out way better then I expected most definitely would give Penney Excavating 5 STARS if I ever have anything else for him to do again Austin will be the first and only person I call he is super good at what he does and really kind and caring so are the people that work for him they always put a smile on my face and super polite thanks again Penney excavating you guys are the best"
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for M P Plumbing Co
M P Plumbing Co
4.5(
263
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Welches, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1942

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"First visit: Ryan came to see what work would be needed. Gave recommendation for water heater as well as 'booster' to provide more hot water. Did not go into crawl space under house to investigate bathtub plumbing needs. Explained steps we needed to take to prepare bathroom and floor for installation. (Total visit: almost an hour.) Second visit: Ryan performed jobs 2 and 3 easily and efficiently. Replaced earthquake straps on water heater; they had not been installed properly 10 years ago. Finally entered crawl space and realized he would need a second person to do plumbing bathtub hookup from below and above floor at same time. Arranged for a 3rd visit with an apprentice a week later. Third visit: Ryan and helper cut waste line and installed branch line to new tub location, plus install new water supply lines for tub as well as hook up tub to new branch line. Worked efficiently and thoroughly. [NOT MP Plumbing's fault: hose bib had hidden damage which began leaking a few days later; Seth called and explained function and design of hose bib, but when he was informed that it was still dripping at end of explanation, he immediately said something was wrong and he'd be by in 20 minutes. Arrived quickly (forth visit), removed part and discovered mis-manufactured part. Replaced immediately, and made note that it was too soon to have been our fault so there would be no charge for the part or the visit.] Ryan, Seth and apprentice were all very friendly; they took the time to make sure we understood what they would be doing (and in some instances why). They worked well and efficiently and were very careful and considerate of our space. Easy to talk to and we never felt they were talking down to us; when they used in-house 'lingo', they made sure we knew what was meant. Overall a very pleasant experience. While we had been told on the phone when we made the initial appointment that the first visit was a chargeable service call, Ryan discounted that first visit as he had not discovered the need for a second person and thus he had to come for the third visit with the apprentice. We felt that we were treated exceedingly fairly in those circumstances. Total cost includes water heater, booster and plumbing fittings."
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+31

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, 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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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