Excavation & Site Work
From the first cut to the final grade — Fisher Blade & Hoe handles every phase of excavation, site preparation, drainage, demolition, and concrete work for homeowners, property owners, and contractors across Oregon City, Clackamas County, Portland, and the surrounding area.
One Contractor. Every Phase of the Job.
Most excavation projects involve more than just moving dirt. There's clearing, grading, trenching, drainage, concrete, and cleanup — and when those tasks are split between multiple contractors, things fall through the cracks. We handle the full scope of site work under one roof, with one crew, one schedule, and one point of contact from start to finish.
We've been doing this work in the Portland metro area since 1985. We know the soil conditions in Clackamas County, the drainage challenges that come with Oregon's wet winters, and what it takes to get a site ready for whatever comes next — whether that's a new home, a concrete driveway, a landscaping project, or a clean slate.
Homeowners, Property Owners & Contractors
Homeowners
You need a driveway replaced, a shed torn down, a drainage problem fixed, or a yard regraded. You want one contractor who can handle the whole thing — not three separate companies to coordinate.
Property Owners
You're developing a lot, clearing acreage, or preparing a site for a new structure. You need excavation work done right the first time so the rest of the project can move forward on schedule.
General Contractors
You need a dependable excavation sub who shows up, does the work, and doesn't create problems for the rest of your schedule. We've been that sub for contractors across the Portland metro for decades.
Earth Moving & Excavation
Earth moving is the foundation of every site project — and doing it right requires the right equipment, experienced operators, and a thorough understanding of local soil conditions. We work with the full range of terrain common to the Portland metro area, from the heavy clay soils of the Willamette Valley floor to the rocky hillside lots in the West Hills and Clackamas County foothills.
When You Need Us
You need us when you're building a new structure and need the ground prepared, when a slope needs to be cut or filled, when you're adding a driveway or parking area and the grade needs to change, or when a site has drainage problems that start with the lay of the land.
- Residential and commercial grading
- Foundation excavation for homes and outbuildings
- Cut and fill operations for sloped lots
- Rough and finish grading
- Slope stabilization and regrading
- Dirt work for driveways, pads, and parking areas
- Trench excavation for utilities and drainage
- Backfill and compaction
Site Preparation
A properly prepared site is the difference between a smooth build and costly delays. Inadequate subgrade preparation leads to settling, cracking, drainage failures, and failed inspections. We handle every phase of site prep — from initial clearing and grubbing through final compaction and layout — so your project starts on solid ground.
When You Need Us
You need us before any new construction begins. Whether you're building a home, an ADU, a shop, a garage, or a concrete pad, the site has to be properly prepared first. We also handle site prep for landscaping projects, sports courts, and any other improvement that requires a stable, graded base.
- Lot clearing and grubbing
- Topsoil stripping and stockpiling
- Subgrade preparation and shaping
- Aggregate base installation and compaction
- Pad construction for structures and slabs
- Utility trench coordination
- Erosion control during construction
- Final grade preparation before concrete or landscaping
Concrete Contractor
Concrete work lives or dies on what happens before the truck arrives. Proper base preparation, correct forming, adequate reinforcement, and controlled curing are what separate a driveway that lasts 30 years from one that cracks in five. We handle every step ourselves — no subcontractors, no handoffs — so the quality is consistent from excavation through finish.
When You Need Us
You need us when you're replacing a cracked or heaved driveway, adding a new concrete pad, building a patio, pouring a foundation slab, or removing old concrete that's in the way of another project. We also handle concrete removal and haul-away when you need the old material gone before new work can begin.
- Driveway installation and full replacement
- Patio and outdoor slab pours
- Walkways and sidewalks
- Foundation slabs for homes, garages, and outbuildings
- Concrete removal and haul-away
- Retaining walls
- Curb and gutter work
- Flatwork for commercial and residential projects
Drainage Solutions
Oregon gets a lot of rain — and the Portland metro area's clay-heavy soils don't absorb it quickly. Poor drainage causes standing water, soggy yards, flooded basements, eroded slopes, and structural damage to foundations and hardscaping. We design and install drainage systems that address the actual source of the problem, not just the symptom.
When You Need Us
You need us when water is pooling in your yard after rain, when your basement or crawl space is taking on water, when a slope is eroding, when a driveway or patio is holding water instead of shedding it, or when you're building something new and need drainage designed in from the start.
- French drain design and installation
- Surface drainage grading and swales
- Catch basin and inlet installation
- Downspout and roof drain tie-ins
- Stormwater management systems
- Driveway and parking area drainage
- Slope drainage and erosion control
- Drainage system repair and rerouting
Land Clearing
Overgrown lots, wooded acreage, and brush-covered properties don't have to stay that way. We clear land efficiently and completely — removing trees, stumps, brush, and debris and leaving a clean, workable site. Whether you're developing a lot, expanding a yard, or preparing land for a new structure, we get it ready.
When You Need Us
You need us when you've purchased a wooded or overgrown lot and need it cleared before development, when you're expanding your usable yard space, when trees or stumps are in the way of a project, or when you need acreage cleared for agricultural or development purposes.
- Tree removal and felling
- Stump grinding and full extraction
- Brush and blackberry clearing
- Debris chipping and hauling
- Residential lot clearing
- Acreage clearing for development
- Selective clearing around existing structures
- Lot preparation for construction or landscaping
Demolition & Removal
Demolition isn't just about knocking something down — it's about doing it safely, hauling everything away, and leaving the site ready for what comes next. We handle the full scope: structure teardown, debris loading, hauling, disposal, and site cleanup. One crew handles it all so you're not coordinating between a demo company and a hauling company.
When You Need Us
You need us when an old shed, garage, deck, or outbuilding needs to come down, when concrete needs to be broken out and removed, when you're clearing a site for new construction, or when you need selective interior demolition done before a remodel.
- Shed and outbuilding demolition
- Detached garage teardown
- Deck and covered patio removal
- Concrete slab and flatwork demolition
- Fence and retaining wall removal
- Selective interior demolition
- Debris loading, hauling, and disposal
- Site cleanup and final grading
Not sure which service you need?
Call us — we'll talk through the project and point you in the right direction.
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Serving Oregon City, Portland & the Portland Metro
We provide excavation, site preparation, concrete, drainage, demolition, and land clearing services throughout Clackamas County and the greater Portland metro area.
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (503) 658-5313 — we're happy to help.
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