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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When choosing a general contractor, we were looking for someone to complete multiple jobs in a timely manner, with a solid work history and good reviews. Eric's Quality Building checked all our boxes. Eric provided a fair quote for both a concrete patio extension and a patio cover. Both of our projects were completed in a fast and efficient manner, with the quality of work and customer service provided being stellar. Eric is a younger guy, but he and his crew do a great job. I will use Eric for future projects, and I suggest you hire him for your next project big or small."
 grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
  grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Northwoods to trim three Douglas fir trees approximately 75 feet tall in my SW Portland home. They were not able to do the job when they initially said because of an equipment failure but they followed through and did an excellent job trimming and clearing the deadwood from the trees. I was very happy with the job they did and with the clean up so I will definitely call them first when I have more work."
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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WB Excavation
4.9(
17
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very friendly, and responded very quickly. The only reason I gave a 4 star rating was that he couldn't get out to do the work for 2 weeks and we needed the work done immediately due to a leak."
Gallery
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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GradeX Construction
4.8(
12
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and experienced company. We have a steep sloping backyard that they were able to regrade and step. Great experience and definitely recommended."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Resolution Construction, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience with Resolution was excellent. Clear communication and follow through during the whole project. High quality work as well. We were highly satisfied and would definitely call them again for another project."
Basement Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
After
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+140

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Concrete By Design
4.9(
20
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Concrete By Design was great to work with! We received an estimate quickly that was very fairly priced. We had great communication during the process. The crew on site were polite, showed up on time and he work was excellent quality and we could not be more pleased with the finished product!"
Wood stamp patio
Colored concrete stamped
Stamp walkway
Random slate stamp
Slate stamp

+8

Response time5 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Holmes Concrete & Excavation designed and installed a stamped, colored concrete walkway around 75% of our house. The walkway passed through our front and rear gardens and also covered the south end of our house where we keep our trash bins and air conditioner unit. The walkway was well designed and helped tie together the exterior of our house in a functional, aesthetically appealing way. James Holmes helped us choose a color for the concrete that matched the exterior of our house. Overall, the final product exceeded our expectations. James and his team were professional, timely, and did a great job communicating the stages of the project. We have 2 dogs and they also did a good job temporarily closing off a portion of our yard to allow the dogs to use the yard without it negatively impacting the project. We are very happy with the work and would highly recommend Holmes Concrete for a variety of concrete related work. We would definitely hire them again."
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BROOMED PATIO
OVERALL VIEW
FRONT WALKWAY

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Portland, OR

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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