With over 20 years of experience doing paving and construction work, we have the knowledge and skills to complete your project. We are based out of Astoria and serve the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on superior customer service. Please call us today for a free estimate!
"Fabulous"
Clare H on January 2022
With over 20 years of experience doing paving and construction work, we have the knowledge and skills to complete your project. We are based out of Astoria and serve the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on superior customer service. Please call us today for a free estimate!
"Fabulous"
Clare H on January 2022
GBL Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. GBL Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Yes, did a great job, very satisfied "
Frank E on June 2025
GBL Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. GBL Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Yes, did a great job, very satisfied "
Frank E on June 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
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
Greensmith is a local landscape maintenance and construction company company serving many homes and businesses on the north coast. We are the only full maintenance company in the area that has both our Landscape Contractors License with the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board (LCB# 9355) and our Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (AG-L1037259CPO). We have a large staff that focuses on providing the highest level of customer service. Our reputation is second to none, and our team proves that every day. Call our office for your free estimate today! Serving Clatsop and Pacific County
"Too busy for work. Contact very friendly, said to call back in Spring"
Kenneth R on June 2019
Greensmith is a local landscape maintenance and construction company company serving many homes and businesses on the north coast. We are the only full maintenance company in the area that has both our Landscape Contractors License with the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board (LCB# 9355) and our Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (AG-L1037259CPO). We have a large staff that focuses on providing the highest level of customer service. Our reputation is second to none, and our team proves that every day. Call our office for your free estimate today! Serving Clatsop and Pacific County
"Too busy for work. Contact very friendly, said to call back in Spring"
Kenneth R on June 2019
Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!
"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"
Mitzi M on June 2025
Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!
"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"
Mitzi M on June 2025
Home repair services
Home repair services
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
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.
Oregon LCB #8928
Oregon LCB #8928
Alder Creek Landscaping has been in Business for over 15 years. We are able to handle any size project.
Alder Creek Landscaping has been in Business for over 15 years. We are able to handle any size project.
Spring is the sweet spot for yard leveling. The soil has enough moisture to shape easily but is still firm enough to stay put once you finish grading. Tackle the project before summer downpours arrive, and you’ll improve drainage, reduce erosion, and give new grass time to take root. Leveling in early spring also helps pros schedule follow-up landscaping before the busy season hits.
For an average-size yard, it takes five to six days to level a yard. That window covers site prep, precision grading, and the final touch-ups that lock the soil in place. A tiny patch might wrap up in a single day, while a sprawling or steep property can stretch the schedule to a full week. Building in a little extra time keeps the project on track if weather or equipment delays pop up.
Keep the soil at least 4 inches below the top of the foundation and 4 inches beneath the bottom edge of the siding. That simple gap sends water away from the house, blocks moisture intrusion, and closes off entry points for pests. Maintaining the clearance is an easy way to protect the foundation, encourage proper drainage, and dodge costly repairs down the road.
Grading tilts the ground so water flows away from your foundation, while leveling smooths out bumps so you can mow, entertain, or add hardscaping with ease. Most projects need a mix of both—grade first for drainage, then fine‑tune the surface for a neat, user‑friendly lawn. Combining the two protects the house and boosts curb appeal in one pass.
Leveling your yard enhances both functionality and beauty by creating a uniformly flat and accessible space. This process eliminates uneven surfaces that hinder maintenance and outdoor activity while improving drainage and reducing water pooling. A leveled yard also serves as a robust foundation for additional features such as patios and playsets, ultimately increasing the overall appeal and value of your property.