Excavation Services in Salem, OR
Site preparation, foundation excavation, utility trenching, drainage, and earthwork — done right the first time. 30+ years. Licensed & insured.
Salem's Excavation Contractor — Ground Up
Every structure starts below grade. Foundation depth, drainage slope, utility placement — get these wrong and you're dealing with the consequences for decades. Get them right and everything built above is on solid footing.
Q&R Construction Services has been handling excavation and site preparation in Salem and the Willamette Valley for over 30 years. We own our equipment, run our own crew, and manage every phase of the dig — from initial clearing through final grading.
As a licensed general contractor, we can also take your project from excavation straight through to finished construction — no handoffs, no coordination gaps, one team accountable for the whole job.
Excavation Services We Provide
From residential foundation digs to commercial site preparation, Q&R handles every phase of the excavation process.
Full Site Preparation
Complete site clearing, grubbing, and rough grading to prepare your property for construction. We coordinate soil removal, compaction, and drainage from day one.
Foundation Excavation
Precision digging for new home foundations, additions, and basements. We work to exact grade specifications and coordinate with your foundation contractor or handle the full pour ourselves.
Utility Trenching
Water, sewer, electrical, and gas line trenching for new construction and repairs. Clean, accurate trenches dug to the right depth and backfilled properly to prevent settling.
Drainage Solutions & Grading
Standing water, erosion, and poor drainage are excavation problems — not landscaping problems. We re-grade, install French drains, and correct drainage issues at the source.
Driveway & Road Preparation
Sub-base excavation and grading for new driveways, private roads, and parking areas. Proper base preparation is what separates a driveway that lasts from one that fails in two years.
Commercial Earthwork
Large-scale site preparation, cut-and-fill operations, and commercial grading throughout Marion County. We bring the right equipment and the experience to keep commercial projects on schedule.
We Own Our Equipment
No rental delays. No waiting on a third-party machine. Q&R operates its own fleet — which means we control the schedule, the quality, and the cost.
- CASE Excavator — foundation digs, utility trenching, large earthwork
- Takeuchi Track Loaders — site clearing, grading, tight-access work
- Grading & Compaction Equipment — proper base prep every time
- Laser Level & Grade Control — precision grading to spec
Our Excavation Process
Straightforward from first call to final grade.
Consultation & Planning
We assess your site, review soil conditions, and discuss project requirements before any estimate is written.
Clear Estimate
You get a detailed written estimate with full scope, timeline, and cost — no vague ranges, no surprises.
Excavation & Site Work
Our crew handles all phases — clearing, digging, grading, drainage — efficiently and to spec.
Final Walkthrough
We review the completed site with you — drainage confirmed, grade verified, site left clean.
Our Excavation Work
Real projects in Salem and the Willamette Valley.
What Salem Homeowners Say
25 Google reviews · 4.8 ★ average
"We have known Quaid for many years. When we wanted to level off a piece of our property we knew who to call. He did great work and was very aware of spending our money. Always upfront with us."
"Q&R Construction, led by Quaid, is top-notch. Their workmanship is outstanding and their attention to detail really sets them apart. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and exceeded expectations."
"They are prompt, hard working, and always striving to be on budget and on time. Very professional and high quality workmanship. Would absolutely hire again."
Excavation FAQs
Common questions about excavation in Salem, OR.
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Free estimates, transparent pricing, and a crew that shows up. Serving Salem, Keizer, Turner, Stayton, and the Willamette Valley.