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Homeland Excavating

PO Box 112
4.98(
27
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Approved Pro

Homeland Excavating

PO Box 112
4.98(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Homeland Excavating & Construction, LLC is a local Veteran owned business located in the Willamette Valley. We take a lot of pride in our work and building continuing relationships with our Customer. A lot of the jobs we do require the work to be done in phases weather it be due to the weather, customer finances or scheduling. Whatever the reasoning may be. We will see your project through to the finish. We look forward to working with you!!

"The work was done promptly, and it was well done. The owner was charming (if that's the right word) and easy to talk to. The price was amazing."

Al S on March 2025

Homeland Excavating & Construction, LLC is a local Veteran owned business located in the Willamette Valley. We take a lot of pride in our work and building continuing relationships with our Customer. A lot of the jobs we do require the work to be done in phases weather it be due to the weather, customer finances or scheduling. Whatever the reasoning may be. We will see your project through to the finish. We look forward to working with you!!

"The work was done promptly, and it was well done. The owner was charming (if that's the right word) and easy to talk to. The price was amazing."

Al S on March 2025


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Edge Trenching and Grading LLC

6886 River Road South
4.88(
4
)
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Edge Trenching and Grading LLC

6886 River Road South
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Edge Trenching and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today.

"Edge dug a drainage trench for us and filled it with drainage rock to keep our yard from flooding. He did a great job, very good price, and did all the cleanup"

Teresa J on February 2020

Edge Trenching and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today.

"Edge dug a drainage trench for us and filled it with drainage rock to keep our yard from flooding. He did a great job, very good price, and did all the cleanup"

Teresa J on February 2020


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ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC

5558 Riverdale Rd S
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC

5558 Riverdale Rd S
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

At ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC we pride ourselves on being the best excavation company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"I hired Paul to help me with multiple projects. He mowed our 2 acre field property when the grass was 4-5ft tall, which gave us easy access to our whole property. He regraded our driveway with approx 20yrds of gravel, leaving it smooth enough I could easily ride my street bike on it. He also excavated a small seasonal pond on our property and removed enough dirt to triple it in size, giving us a year round pond. Very happy with the results of all his work, worth every penny. I will be using Army of One again."

Dan B on September 2023

At ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC we pride ourselves on being the best excavation company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"I hired Paul to help me with multiple projects. He mowed our 2 acre field property when the grass was 4-5ft tall, which gave us easy access to our whole property. He regraded our driveway with approx 20yrds of gravel, leaving it smooth enough I could easily ride my street bike on it. He also excavated a small seasonal pond on our property and removed enough dirt to triple it in size, giving us a year round pond. Very happy with the results of all his work, worth every penny. I will be using Army of One again."

Dan B on September 2023


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FMD's Facility Services, LLC

2865 Brooks Ave NE
4.90(
25
)
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FMD's Facility Services, LLC

2865 Brooks Ave NE
4.90(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to FMD's Facility Services, your trusted partner for comprehensive facility management and construction solutions based in Salem, Oregon. At FMD's, we offer a diverse range of services, from daily maintenance and janitorial work, to handyman services and major remodels. Our commitment to integrity, versatility, and quality craftsmanship sets us apart. We take pride in delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. As a local business, we understand the Salem community and are dedicated to contributing positively to its growth. Choose FMD's Facility Services for reliable, customer-centric, and top-notch facility management and construction services. Your satisfaction is our priority.

"These are the guys you WANT and NEED to help with your projects at home or office. We received a quote on painting and felt good about the care and quality of their assessment. When the work started, they were all business and worked tirelessly to get the job completed to our satisfaction. We will be keeping FMD on the call list for work in our home for sure! I couldn?t have asked for a better, more thorough job. Great work FMD!"

Jay C on August 2025

Welcome to FMD's Facility Services, your trusted partner for comprehensive facility management and construction solutions based in Salem, Oregon. At FMD's, we offer a diverse range of services, from daily maintenance and janitorial work, to handyman services and major remodels. Our commitment to integrity, versatility, and quality craftsmanship sets us apart. We take pride in delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. As a local business, we understand the Salem community and are dedicated to contributing positively to its growth. Choose FMD's Facility Services for reliable, customer-centric, and top-notch facility management and construction services. Your satisfaction is our priority.

"These are the guys you WANT and NEED to help with your projects at home or office. We received a quote on painting and felt good about the care and quality of their assessment. When the work started, they were all business and worked tirelessly to get the job completed to our satisfaction. We will be keeping FMD on the call list for work in our home for sure! I couldn?t have asked for a better, more thorough job. Great work FMD!"

Jay C on August 2025


New Gen Trucking & Excavation, LLC

24315 Northeast Boones Ferry Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

New Gen Trucking & Excavation, LLC

24315 Northeast Boones Ferry Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

New-Gen Trucking and Excavation LLC was founded in 2020; it is a first generation company seeking to strive with quality and professional work. With years of excavation, utility, and concrete work in the founder's background, we stand behind our work to provide the best finish product possible. As a family-owned business, we continue to grow a name for our business here in the NW, making customer satisfaction our number one goal. We're fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your peace of mind and protection. No job is too big or too small for us - we'll tackle anything and take pride in not turning customers away. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"They are great to work with and we will be working with them again soon."

Brian T on July 2023

New-Gen Trucking and Excavation LLC was founded in 2020; it is a first generation company seeking to strive with quality and professional work. With years of excavation, utility, and concrete work in the founder's background, we stand behind our work to provide the best finish product possible. As a family-owned business, we continue to grow a name for our business here in the NW, making customer satisfaction our number one goal. We're fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your peace of mind and protection. No job is too big or too small for us - we'll tackle anything and take pride in not turning customers away. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"They are great to work with and we will be working with them again soon."

Brian T on July 2023


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My Hauler with Claw LLC

10900 NW Rex Brown Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

My Hauler with Claw LLC

10900 NW Rex Brown Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in hot tub removal, boulder removal or placement, moving wood carvings, root balls, concrete pieces, steel art work, stone art work, concrete art work, scrap steel, logs for custom cutting, burls, estate clean up, construction clean up, log removal, semi trailer and large equipment demolition, big tires, empty propane tanks, spas, smaller eco blocks, defensible fire space around your house, clean up junk, big yard debris. As a local company based out of Carlton, Oregon we service within around 30 miles around our community - serving Portland, Salem, Lincoln City, McMinnville, Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Newberg and everywhere in between! Offering 10% for Veterans. Before your body has a flaw, call the claw! We look forward to earning your business!

"He moved all of the basalt columns efficiently and even came back to roll out the tread marks and rake up the yard as needed. "

Beth L on January 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in hot tub removal, boulder removal or placement, moving wood carvings, root balls, concrete pieces, steel art work, stone art work, concrete art work, scrap steel, logs for custom cutting, burls, estate clean up, construction clean up, log removal, semi trailer and large equipment demolition, big tires, empty propane tanks, spas, smaller eco blocks, defensible fire space around your house, clean up junk, big yard debris. As a local company based out of Carlton, Oregon we service within around 30 miles around our community - serving Portland, Salem, Lincoln City, McMinnville, Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Newberg and everywhere in between! Offering 10% for Veterans. Before your body has a flaw, call the claw! We look forward to earning your business!

"He moved all of the basalt columns efficiently and even came back to roll out the tread marks and rake up the yard as needed. "

Beth L on January 2025


Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
307 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025


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S4 Excavation

30186 Heather Oak Dr
4.58(
12
)
Approved Pro

S4 Excavation

30186 Heather Oak Dr
4.58(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jerid and his crew did an amazing job on our site. From clearing the old out and prepping for the new home. Everything was done with professionalism. Jerid always had some amazing ideas and suggestions. No questions were stupid questions. Between Jerid and Brad there was an answer. We would definitely hire S4 again for our projects. We absolutely love how everything turned out. We really can't say enough about Jerid, Brad, Ty and Daydra!!"

Ronda M on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jerid and his crew did an amazing job on our site. From clearing the old out and prepping for the new home. Everything was done with professionalism. Jerid always had some amazing ideas and suggestions. No questions were stupid questions. Between Jerid and Brad there was an answer. We would definitely hire S4 again for our projects. We absolutely love how everything turned out. We really can't say enough about Jerid, Brad, Ty and Daydra!!"

Ronda M on November 2025


"Good experience. Friendly. On time. "

Martin L on September 2025

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Good experience. Friendly. On time. "

Martin L on September 2025


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Mid Valley Excavation, LLC

14818 Triumph Rd SE
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro

Mid Valley Excavation, LLC

14818 Triumph Rd SE
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Mid Valley Excavation is licensed and bonded for both Commercial and Residential work in the state of Oregon. Based in Sublimity, Oregon since 2012, Mid Valley Excavation provides site preparation and excavation services throughout Marion, Polk, and Linn Counties as well as the greater Willamette Valley region.

"Discussed the problem with my steep gravel driveway and its condition by phone. They were very complete in describing the tasks needed to be done, and when they came out 2 days later, they had exactly the right equipment and thoroughly did exactly what they said they would do, in the time they said it would take. The driveway is now graded smooth and evenly sloped, rolled, and compacted. It is in by far the best shape in the 20 years I have lived here. All at what I consider a fair, competitive price. And the crew that did the job was a pleasure to deal with. A very positive experience all around!"

Sam S on August 2021

Mid Valley Excavation is licensed and bonded for both Commercial and Residential work in the state of Oregon. Based in Sublimity, Oregon since 2012, Mid Valley Excavation provides site preparation and excavation services throughout Marion, Polk, and Linn Counties as well as the greater Willamette Valley region.

"Discussed the problem with my steep gravel driveway and its condition by phone. They were very complete in describing the tasks needed to be done, and when they came out 2 days later, they had exactly the right equipment and thoroughly did exactly what they said they would do, in the time they said it would take. The driveway is now graded smooth and evenly sloped, rolled, and compacted. It is in by far the best shape in the 20 years I have lived here. All at what I consider a fair, competitive price. And the crew that did the job was a pleasure to deal with. A very positive experience all around!"

Sam S on August 2021

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Salem, 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.

The Salem, OR homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.