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Roadways & Driveways

Let's face it—in Southern Oregon, your driveway isn't just a convenience, it's your lifeline to civilization. We build everything from rugged logging roads that can handle serious equipment to smooth gravel driveways that welcome you home every day. Our specialty? Using hard-wearing granite instead of the usual suspects. Why? Because granite takes a beating and keeps on treating, season after season, year after year. It sheds water better, stays put during those winter deluges, and won't wash out when the heavens open up. We've seen too many beautiful properties marred by sad, rutted access roads that cost more to maintain than they did to build. Our father-son team approaches each road project with one question: "Would we want to drive on this every day?" If the answer isn't a resounding "heck yes," we're not done yet.

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Building & House Pad Construction

The unsung hero of any construction project is what's underneath it—that perfectly level, properly compacted foundation that nobody sees but everybody depends on. Our excavation services throughout Jackson County are built on a simple truth: shortcuts in site prep lead to headaches in building. Whether you're putting up a modest cabin or planning a commercial complex, we bring decades of Southern Oregon soil knowledge to your building pad. We've seen it all—hidden springs, mysterious soft spots, unexpected rock shelves—and we know how to address these challenges before they become expensive problems. Using our fleet of specialized equipment (not just the biggest machines, but the right machines), we create building pads that are ready for whatever you're planning to construct.

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Boulder Retaining Walls

In these hills, gravity is always working—usually against you. Our boulder retaining walls don't just hold back earth; they transform challenging slopes into usable, beautiful spaces while looking like they've been there since the mountains formed. We create retaining structures that work with Southern Oregon's unique landscape instead of fighting it. Unlike concrete walls that crack when the ground inevitably shifts, our boulder walls flex and adapt while maintaining their structural integrity. The spaces between rocks create natural drainage paths, preventing the hydrostatic pressure buildup that destroys conventional walls. And let's be honest—they just look better. There's something authentically Oregon about these rugged, natural formations that complement your property instead of imposing upon it. Plus, they're typically more affordable than engineered walls and can be installed in places where other retaining solutions simply can't go.

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Landscape Grading and Drainage

Water—too much in winter, not enough in summer—that's the Southern Oregon challenge. Our landscape grading services create purpose-driven contours that direct water where it should go, not where gravity happens to take it. Whether you're fighting erosion on a hillside property or dealing with pooling water around structures, proper grading is your first and best defense. We approach each project with an engineer's precision and a landscaper's eye, creating slopes and swales that manage water while complementing your property's natural features. The equipment we use ranges from massive earthmovers for large-scale reshaping to delicate finish grading that prepares your land for gardens, lawns, or hardscaping. The drainage solutions we integrate—from simple diversions to complex French drain systems—work silently below the surface, protecting your investment year after year. Remember, in Southern Oregon's clay-heavy soils, water management isn't optional—it's essential protection for everything you build.

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An excavator is digging a trench for electricity in Ashland, Oregon

Utilities Installation Services

The modern homestead runs on connections—to water, power, communications, and waste systems. Our utilities installation services bring these essential lifelines to your property with minimal disruption and maximum forethought. We've seen too many beautiful properties scarred by poorly planned utility trenching or systems installed without considering future needs. Our approach? Think long-term. We plan utility corridors that make sense, allow for maintenance access, and avoid conflicts between systems. From traditional septic installations to power conduits, water line connections to telecommunications trenching, we coordinate the below-ground infrastructure that makes above-ground living comfortable. Using specialized trenching equipment and decades of experience with Southern Oregon's challenging subsurface conditions, we install utilities that meet code requirements while exceeding performance expectations. And because we're thinking about your property holistically, we ensure that today's utility work won't become tomorrow's obstacle to other improvements you might want to make.

Granite Delivery

Sometimes you just need the right rock in the right place—that's where our granite delivery service comes in. Whether it's decomposed granite for pathways that drain beautifully while remaining firm underfoot, base rock for structural foundations, or dramatic boulders for landscape features, we source and deliver premium materials specifically selected for Southern Oregon conditions. Unlike operations that sell whatever they happen to dig up, we carefully select granite for its specific applications—coarse materials for drainage, fine-crushed for surfacing, angular pieces for structural applications, and weathered boulders for visual impact. Our delivery service isn't just dumping and running—we place materials precisely where you need them, reducing handling and waste. For contractors and homeowners alike, our granite delivery means getting exactly what you need, when you need it, without the headache of coordinating multiple suppliers or settling for whatever the big box stores happen to stock. When your project deserves better than "good enough" materials, our granite delivery brings the foundation of quality right to your doorstep.

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Equipment and Technology

We use reliable earth moving equipment to ensure that every project is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. Our fleet includes excavators, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, and more, allowing us to handle any excavation challenge.

Excavators of Various Sizes

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Skid Steers

Compacting Roller

10 Yard Dump Trucks

Hydro Excavator

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Our commitment to using the best materials and techniques ensures lasting results.

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Personalized Service

Experience hands-on project management, ensuring your vision is brought to life with meticulous attention to detail.

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Competitive Pricing

By using cost-effective materials like granite, we pass significant savings on to our customers.

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We guarantee our work. If something goes wrong, we fix it—simple as that.

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