Heavy Iron & Site Development

Excavation & Demolition Contractors in Damascus, OR

Before the foundation drops, the dirt has to move. We operate heavy equipment across Damascus, Gresham, and the greater Portland metro, tackling complex demolition and site preparation.

Whether we are bringing down a hazardous residential structure or grading a multi-acre commercial lot, our crews get the site ready for the next phase of construction. We hit the ground digging.

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Site Prep Done Right, Built for Oregon Weather

Building in the Pacific Northwest means dealing with heavy winter runoff and notoriously stubborn Clackamas County clay. We approach every dirt-moving and tear-down project with water management and soil stability in mind. Our operators do not just dig holes; we engineer slopes, handle proper compaction, and trench for drainage outfalls so your site doesn't turn into a Willamette Valley swamp when November hits.

Operating right out of our yard on Hwy 212 in Damascus, we mobilize excavators, dozers, and skid steers to job sites rapidly. We handle the brutal work of tearing out old foundations, clearing massive timber, and cutting precise grades so your general contractors can step in and start building immediately.

Demolition Contractor Gresham OR

Residential Demolition PortlandCommercial Building Tear-DownsStructural Demolition Services

Safe, Systematic Structural Removal

Tearing down a structure isn't just about swinging a massive excavator bucket. We execute controlled, systematic demolition that protects adjacent properties and keeps the dust down. For residential demolition in Portland, we navigate tight lot lines and rigorous DEQ regulations, ensuring asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials are properly mitigated before the heavy machinery rolls in.

Our operators systematically dismantle roofs, collapse walls inward, and rip out stubborn poured-concrete foundations. We sort debris as we go, separating recyclable metals and clean concrete from landfill-bound trash, which drastically cuts down your dumping fees. Once the structure is down, we backfill the basement void and track-roll the soil. We hand off a clean, level dirt pad.

Commercial demolition requires scaling up the iron. We deploy high-reach excavators with hydraulic thumbs and shears to chew through reinforced concrete and steel I-beams. Our crews secure the perimeter, manage traffic control on busy Gresham streets, and haul out the wreckage in high-capacity dump trucks.

Excavation Company Damascus OR

Gresham Excavation ContractorCommercial Excavation ServicesHeavy Earthmoving Contractors

Precision Earthmoving and Trenching

Moving thousands of yards of dirt requires serious hydraulic power and dead-on laser accuracy. We cut foundations, trench utility lines, and carve out retention ponds across Clackamas and Multnomah counties. Our operators read complex topographic blueprints and translate them into physical reality, cutting subgrades to within fractions of an inch so your concrete crews do not waste expensive yards of mud filling in our mistakes.

Commercial excavation demands aggressive schedules. We deploy multi-machine fleets, running articulated off-road dump trucks in tandem with large-tonnage track hoes to mass-excavate commercial building footprints without stalling the timeline. We handle structural over-excavation, removing unsuitable organic soils and importing engineered structural fill. We run vibratory compactors in tight lifts, hitting optimal moisture-density ratios.

On the residential side, we dig basements and shape challenging hillside lots. Oregon's topography means we frequently encounter hidden basalt ledges and massive boulders. We bring in hydraulic hammers to break up the rock, ensuring your retaining walls and footings sit on stable, fully-prepped ground.

Portland Site Preparation

Land Clearing Services PortlandBrush Grinding and Stump RemovalCommercial Lot Clearing

From Raw Land to Build-Ready Pads

Raw land fights back. Before you can pull a permit, you have to rip out decades of overgrowth, timber, and massive root systems. Our land clearing crews attack thick Oregon blackberries, mature fir trees, and embedded stumps. We do not just shear things off at ground level; we grub out the root wads to prevent future sinkholes under your asphalt or foundation.

Once the vegetation is cleared, we transition immediately into site preparation. We strip the organic topsoil and stockpile it for later landscaping use, exposing the hardpan beneath. Then we establish the rough grade. We cut and fill the site, moving dirt from the high points to the low depressions, balancing the site to reduce the need for expensive imported materials.

Proper site prep also means locking down erosion control. We install silt fencing, cut temporary sediment traps, and lay down crushed rock construction entrances to keep mud off the Portland city streets. By the time our dozers track out, your surveyors have clear lines of sight, and the property is perfectly positioned for utility rough-ins.

Moving Dirt Across the Portland Metro

Operating heavily out of our Damascus headquarters, we sit right on the Hwy 212 corridor. This gives our lowboys rapid access to job sites in Gresham, Sandy, and straight into the heart of Portland. We know the local soils inside and out. We know exactly how Multnomah County clay reacts to heavy winter rain, and we know what it takes to break through the hardpan in Happy Valley.

Local geography dictates how we run our equipment and sequence our cuts. By working closely with local inspectors and understanding regional environmental codes, we keep earthmoving and demolition permits moving smoothly. When you hire Prodan Construction, you get operators who know the ground they're tearing up.