Earth Moving — Portland Metro

Earth Moving & Excavation Services

From rough grading to precision excavation, we move dirt the right way — with the right equipment, the right operator, and 40+ years of experience in Oregon's soil conditions.

Excavator performing earth moving work in the Portland metro area
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Family Business Since 1985
Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Oregon CCB #76088 | #259735
40+Years Experience
20+Cities Served
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The Right Machine. The Right Operator.

Earth moving is the foundation of every construction project — and it has to be done right before anything else can happen. We operate excavators, skid steers, and grading equipment to handle everything from small residential cuts to large-scale site work. Oregon's clay-heavy soils and wet winters demand experience. We've been working this ground for over 40 years and know exactly how it behaves.

What We Do

Earth Moving Services

Rough Grading

Establishing the correct elevations and slopes before construction begins. We grade for drainage, foundation clearance, and finished grade targets — getting the site ready for the next phase.

Finish Grading

Final grading to precise elevations for slabs, flatwork, landscaping, and drainage. We work to grade stakes and leave a clean, uniform surface ready for the next trade.

Cut & Fill

Balancing earthwork on sloped sites — cutting high spots and filling low areas to achieve the desired grade. We calculate cut/fill volumes to minimize off-haul costs.

Trench Excavation

Precision trenching for utilities, footings, drainage lines, and retaining wall foundations. We dig to the specified width and depth and keep the trench walls clean.

Pond & Swale Excavation

Shaping detention ponds, retention basins, and drainage swales to engineered grades. We work from plans or can help design a drainage solution that fits your property.

Dirt Haul-Off

When you have excess material, we load and haul it off-site. When you need fill, we can source and deliver compactable material. Either way, we handle the logistics.

Why It Matters

Precision Grading Prevents Expensive Problems

Improper grading is the root cause of foundation moisture, flooded basements, cracked flatwork, and failed landscaping. Getting the grade right the first time — with the right equipment and an experienced eye — saves thousands in remediation costs down the road.

Oregon's clay soils expand and contract — grading must account for drainage
Positive drainage away from structures is code-required and critical
Compaction testing available to meet engineering specs
We work from engineered plans or can provide field layout
Service Area

Serving the Portland Metro Area

We operate throughout Clackamas County, Washington County, and the greater Portland metro area.

Oregon City
Clackamas
Portland
Canby
Wilsonville
Tigard
Tualatin
Sherwood
Milwaukie
Gladstone
Aloha
Beaverton
Fairview
Gresham
Eagle Creek
Estacada
Damascus
Happy Valley
Lake Oswego
West Linn
Common Questions

Earth Moving FAQs

Ready to Move Some Dirt?

Tell us about your project and we'll put together a free, detailed estimate. No pressure, no obligation.