We are the ONLY seamless, ONE-STOP answer to all of your indoor and outdoor construction needs. Our highly experienced professional staff of experts include General Construction of residential and commercial projects. Our ground up construction company allows for us to remain attentive to details throughout all phases of construction. We can build your dream home or your back yard he/she shed. We can also do a variety of landscapes. We are landscape contractors licensed in all phases, from concrete, irrigation, and grading to plant design and installation. We have over 35 years' experience. Please give Derek Gilliland a call to set up your next project.
"Derek’s crew installed a low voltage electric gate across our driveway with code pads. They did a great job, clean and tidy, and just what we wanted. We are very pleased. "
Sharyl B on May 2025
We are the ONLY seamless, ONE-STOP answer to all of your indoor and outdoor construction needs. Our highly experienced professional staff of experts include General Construction of residential and commercial projects. Our ground up construction company allows for us to remain attentive to details throughout all phases of construction. We can build your dream home or your back yard he/she shed. We can also do a variety of landscapes. We are landscape contractors licensed in all phases, from concrete, irrigation, and grading to plant design and installation. We have over 35 years' experience. Please give Derek Gilliland a call to set up your next project.
"Derek’s crew installed a low voltage electric gate across our driveway with code pads. They did a great job, clean and tidy, and just what we wanted. We are very pleased. "
Sharyl B on May 2025
Rising Soil Consulting has proudly been serving Douglas County with assistance with planning & site development for over 30 years. We offer both septic system and excavating consultation services including on-site applications and permit processing. Call now to schedule your free estimate!
Rising Soil Consulting has proudly been serving Douglas County with assistance with planning & site development for over 30 years. We offer both septic system and excavating consultation services including on-site applications and permit processing. Call now to schedule your free estimate!
We are a family operated company specializing in home remodeling and painting
We are a family operated company specializing in home remodeling and painting
Nor-Pac Construction has a full staff of experienced Carpenters including a full time Esitmator and Project Manager. We also have a great team of sub contractors to handle all of your new construction and remodel needs.
Nor-Pac Construction has a full staff of experienced Carpenters including a full time Esitmator and Project Manager. We also have a great team of sub contractors to handle all of your new construction and remodel needs.
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
Timberland Tree Service was started in 2008 by Joseph and is continued to be ran by him today with the help of his Wife Taylor. We take great pride in our company so its no wonder why you can find us very involved and attentive from the moment we meet you to when the job is finished. We guarantee all our work! Joseph and I are passionate about getting the job's done efficiently, methodically and MOST IMPORTANT SAFLEY! We are Locally owned and operated as well licensed bonded and insured! If you have a Tree in need of help be sure to call or text Timberland Tree Service! There is no tree job too big or too small for us.
Timberland Tree Service was started in 2008 by Joseph and is continued to be ran by him today with the help of his Wife Taylor. We take great pride in our company so its no wonder why you can find us very involved and attentive from the moment we meet you to when the job is finished. We guarantee all our work! Joseph and I are passionate about getting the job's done efficiently, methodically and MOST IMPORTANT SAFLEY! We are Locally owned and operated as well licensed bonded and insured! If you have a Tree in need of help be sure to call or text Timberland Tree Service! There is no tree job too big or too small for us.
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
Clatsop Construction, is locally owned & operated. We the customer first at every point in the job, from cost design, and your overall satisfaction with your project. Were a licnesed and bonded co.
Clatsop Construction, is locally owned & operated. We the customer first at every point in the job, from cost design, and your overall satisfaction with your project. Were a licnesed and bonded co.
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