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Frequently
Asked Questions . . .
What is it we do? We usually
smile and say 'we dig holes
and fill'em back in!
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Can you place a new waterline
under my paved parking lot
without tearing out the asphalt? |
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Yes! A Horizontal Directional
Drill can bore approximately 500
feet with accuracy to cross
various types of terrain. We can
bore under paved lots, roadways,
and streams. We also may need to
use this method of excavation to
avoid damaging root systems of
large trees or other plantings. |
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How much room do you need to use
a Directional Drill? |
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Directional Drills come in all
sizes so it
depends on the distance of
the bore, and the type of soil
we have to bore through. For
really tight spaces like boring
under a sidewalk, we may choose
to use a pneumatic missile. |
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What is the cheapest way to
install pipe over a long
distance? |
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If you have a long distance to
cover we will often recommend
using a Cable Plow. We have
several sizes for all
applications. Our Delta Shaker
Plow is capable of plowing
through some very rocky and
rough terrain with depths
exceeding 48 inches. We also
have maxi-sneakers that can put
a pipe through your lawn at a
depth of 18 inches with very
little disruption to the lawn. |
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Can you bore or cut through
solid rock? |
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Yes. There are several methods
for handling your issues with
boring through rock. We have a
Case 760 Rock Saw for
applications with some surfaces,
and we use a 30,000 lb excavator
with a chipping hammer to handle
short stretches with tighter
access. |
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How much will a road bore cost? |
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Every job is different so we
need to schedule an appointment
with one of our estimators to
look at the jobsite and
determine things like soil and
surface conditions, the areas of
maneuverability for our
equipment and other important
details to determine the safest,
and most cost effective way to
get your excavation job done. |
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My gravel drive is rough and
pot-holed. Can you help me with
that? |
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A lot of times people will try
to fix a roadway by just adding
gravel. Sometimes fixing the
ditches or changing the slope or
adding a retaining wall in the
surrounding area will solve
recurring drainage issues. You
may still need the gravel, but
let us help you fix the cause of
the problem first. |
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We have a stream through our
pasture and a small stock pond
that fluctuates seasonally. Can
you make it larger so we could
stock it with fish? |
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We have done a lot of work with
agricultural ponds. We can make
it deeper and larger so that it
becomes a place you can enjoy
year round. We can also help
seal the bottom and make other
changes so that fluctuation is
less of an issue. |
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Have more questions about
excavation services in Oregon,
Washington or Idaho?
Van Dorn Enterprises Inc. will
help you find the answers for
your excavation needs and we
look forward to your call. |
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(503)
769-4504
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