Excavation in Deschutes County, OR
Full-service excavation for residential and commercial projects — from driveways and access roads to complete lot work on Central Oregon's volcanic ground.
Equipment Sized to Your Site, Crews Who Know the Ground
BGH Excavation provides general excavation services across Redmond and Deschutes County, Oregon — the digging, moving, and shaping of earth every build starts with.
Whether you're breaking ground on a new home in Redmond or opening up a driveway on acreage outside Terrebonne, the crew brings equipment sized to the site and enough local know-how to price the job right the first time.
Key Benefits
- Residential & commercial excavation
- Driveway & access road cuts
- Rural acreage & new-build lot work
- Equipment pad & yard leveling
- Basalt rock & volcanic-shelf removal
- Free on-site estimates
Planned for Central Oregon Ground Conditions
We plan for basalt shelf, volcanic rock, and seasonal ground conditions before we price the job, so it doesn't turn into a surprise halfway through.
Basalt Shelf & Volcanic Rock
Much of Redmond and Bend sit on a basalt shelf a few feet down. We price rock breaking as an expected condition, not a change order.
Pumice & Cinder Soil
Lighter volcanic soils drain fast but compact differently than clay — we adjust compaction method to the material, not a generic spec.
Seasonal Frost & Freeze-Thaw
Central Oregon winters bring hard freezes followed by rapid thaw. We time excavation and backfill to avoid working frozen or saturated ground.
Rural, Unimproved Access
Many sites off Highway 97 or out toward Alfalfa and Tumalo have long, ungraded approaches. We confirm equipment access before quoting, not after.
Who We Work For
Homeowners
Building a new home, adding a shop, or fixing a drainage problem on your property — we walk the site with you, explain what we're pricing, and keep you in the loop while the equipment is running.
Builders & Contractors
We work off your plans and schedule, show up when we say we will, and coordinate directly with your super or other trades so excavation isn't the bottleneck on your build.
How the Job Works
- Site Assessment — We walk the property to evaluate soil, rock, and access before your estimate.
- Utility Locate — Existing lines are marked and protected before any digging starts.
- Excavation — Equipment moves and shapes earth to your project's exact specs.
- Grade Check — We verify depths and grades against the plan as work progresses.
- Site Cleanup — Spoils are hauled or spread and the site is left ready for the next trade.
What Affects the Cost
Every job is priced to the site after we've seen it.
What We Don't Do
We stick to the dirt work and coordinate with these trades on your project:
Recent Projects
See real work completed throughout the service area.
Recent Project
Full lot excavation and grading for a new single-family home, including driveway cut and utility trench coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does excavation cost in Central Oregon?
Most residential excavation jobs cost between about $1,700 and $6,700, with an average near $4,000. By the hour, an excavator with an operator typically runs $100–$250, and hauling dirt off site adds roughly $8–$25 per cubic yard. Rock, tight access and long haul distances push a job toward the high end, which is common in Central Oregon. BGH gives a free on-site estimate, so you get a firm number for your lot.
How long does a residential excavation job take?
A typical home-site excavation takes about 1 to 3 days of digging. A foundation dig for a new home with no basement is usually around a day and a half. A full basement dig-out usually runs about two to three days. Rocky ground, tight access, hauling soil off site, or a large lot can add days. Weather in winter can push the start date back. We give you a timeline for your project at the free estimate.
Do I need a permit before excavation starts?
Usually, yes. Excavation for a foundation, driveway, septic system or utility work typically needs a building, septic or access permit, and some grading jobs need their own. The rules differ between Redmond, Bend and unincorporated Deschutes County. You don't have to sort any of that out alone, because BGH Excavation helps handle the permitting for you. We help find out what your address requires, file the paperwork, and make sure the 811 utility locate is done before we dig. That way the job is done right and doesn't get held up by a missed permit.
What happens if you hit rock while digging?
Rock is part of working in Central Oregon, where basalt and other volcanic rock often sit close to the surface. We look for it at the site visit, so the plan accounts for it before work begins. Because it's a common condition here, we're prepared for it and know how to handle it.
Serving Redmond & Deschutes County
We provide this service throughout the service area and surrounding communities.
Ready to Dig In?
Contact BGH Excavation today for a free estimate on your project in Redmond & Deschutes County.