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Avatar for ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC

ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

ARMY OF ONE LANDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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

4.90(
25
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FMD's Facility Services, LLC

4.90(
25
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 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


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Mid Valley Excavation, LLC

4.86(
7
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Mid Valley Excavation, LLC

4.86(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

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


Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 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


Top Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Top Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very skilled operator, efficient and quality workmanship! Will do business with again!"

Dusty H on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very skilled operator, efficient and quality workmanship! Will do business with again!"

Dusty H on December 2025


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Valley Pacific Construction INC

5.00(
7
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Valley Pacific Construction INC

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
54 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Adam did an excellent job explaining how they would approach the project and keeping the price to a minimum. His communication was outstanding. The work was excellent and they were the lowest bid.😎👍"

Jack P on January 2026

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Adam did an excellent job explaining how they would approach the project and keeping the price to a minimum. His communication was outstanding. The work was excellent and they were the lowest bid.😎👍"

Jack P on January 2026


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Anguianos Construction & Excavation LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Anguianos Construction & Excavation LLC

5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"They came in a timely manner, listen asked questions and made sure they were very clear on what I wanted. They made up a contract that was straightforward and clear. They got the job done in the time they agreed to and did quality work. Everything I requested was done to satisfaction and I would gladly hire them again."

Brenda F on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"They came in a timely manner, listen asked questions and made sure they were very clear on what I wanted. They made up a contract that was straightforward and clear. They got the job done in the time they agreed to and did quality work. Everything I requested was done to satisfaction and I would gladly hire them again."

Brenda F on August 2025


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My Hauler with Claw LLC

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

My Hauler with Claw LLC

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 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! We have a minimum of 300$ cost goes up according to size and project.

"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! We have a minimum of 300$ cost goes up according to size and project.

"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


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S4 Excavation

4.58(
12
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S4 Excavation

4.58(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5 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


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503 PLUMBING & MECHANICAL, LLC

5.00(
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503 PLUMBING & MECHANICAL, LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Warranties offered

Small locally owned plumbing company that provides modern solutions to all of your plumbing needs. With a background in multi and single family structures as well as commercial and industrial experience 503 Plumbing & Mechanical can find a solution to any of your plumbing needs

"Great wonderful job would hire again."

Cindy M on September 2024

Small locally owned plumbing company that provides modern solutions to all of your plumbing needs. With a background in multi and single family structures as well as commercial and industrial experience 503 Plumbing & Mechanical can find a solution to any of your plumbing needs

"Great wonderful job would hire again."

Cindy M on September 2024

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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

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