Bill Erickson Heavy Construction Inc.

Bill Erickson Heavy Construction Inc. Construction Contractors in Portland, OR Bill Erickson Heavy Construction Inc is a full service, non-union excavation contractor.

We are a family owned and operated business. Since 1957, our expertise has grown from excavation of small sites to large acreage, from new construction to remodels, from residential developments to commercial and industrial projects.

12/31/2020

A wheel trencher looks a bit like a circular saw, but much larger. Also called a "rock wheel," this can be used in either soft or hard soils, and can cut harder ground than a chain trencher. In fact, a wheel trencher can even be used to cut pavement.

12/29/2020

Typically, footing excavation involves digging a column or wall foundation for a building. The goal with this type of excavation is to achieve as accurate a line and grade as possible so that the concrete can be cast without forms.

12/24/2020

Did you know that only a professional engineer can design a protection system for excavations 20 feet or deeper? This is because trenching and excavation involve a degree of risk to personnel, equipment, and schedules.

12/22/2020

While you may be tempted to run down to the local rental store and rent a bobcat for a day, if you are digging, we recommend letting a professional service handle the job. A cubic yard of soil weighs more than a ton, and if you have a mishap, you could find yourself trapped and buried. We understand how to keep a jobsite safe.

12/17/2020

Front end loaders feature a loader that is larger than that of a backhoe, making it much more efficient at grading large areas and thus ideal for landscaping applications. Other names for front end loaders include bucket loader, scoop loaders, and shovels.

12/15/2020

If your septic system fails, needs repair, or the tank needs to be removed, safe excavation and restoration of the site is vital. Using an excavation company knowledgeable in safe extraction and compliance with EPA regulations eliminates problems down the line.

12/10/2020

You might be surprised at the number of pipes and cables that are run underground, but it can include water pipes, sewer lines, cable, gas lines, and phone lines. Excavation experts can build trenches in the exact path with minimal disturbance.

12/08/2020

in determining a bid, your excavation contractor will consider specific site conditions such as traffic, proximity and physical conditions of nearby structures, soil, surface and ground water, location of the water table, overhead and underground utilities, and weather conditions.

12/03/2020

Many urban construction projects are performed quite easily with a small backhoe loader. Their small size and easy maneuverability make them ideal equipment for digging trenches, basements, and other smaller projects. The loader end makes moving dirt a breeze.

12/01/2020

Unfortunately, pipes and electrical wires aren’t always where they’re supposed to be when you start digging up your yard. When you need to excavate a significant area, it’s wise to bring in a professional to avoid damaging utilities you – and your neighbors – rely on.

11/26/2020

Many don’t realize that digging a large hole in the ground is a complicated process that involves much planning and calculation. One important detail that needs to be considered is where the excavation dirt is going to be stored, or how it is going to be eliminated.

11/24/2020

The stability of the soil at an excavation site is important, and we determine this before we dig. If it is not stable at any point, we take proper precautions to ensure that everyone involved, and all the equipment, are protected against a cave-in.

Address

P. O. Box 1900
Portland, OR
97045

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

503-655-3478

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