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Avatar for Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Outer Limits Construction
4.3(
6
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Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I are first timers on house building. Chirs, Brian, and Shayne were amazing at their jobs. I can't say enough good things about the job they did for us. The property was a blank slate. Nothing had been done to it. WIthin 2 days the trees were down and gone on a 78 x 150 lot. Next came the stump removal and grinding. More machinery was brought in to clear up the floor of the house pad and begin bringing in rock. They put in a 20 ' culvert and 30 ft long driveway. All the while being respectful of the trees we wanted left standing. Great people. Great job. For all of the work they did I thought their bid was fair. Thank you again Outer Limits! L & W"
Driveway Entrance
Completed rock driveway
Driveway
Greenhouse pad
House pad location

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Ashland, OR

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Ashland, OR homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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