Digging the Foundation for Your Dreams

Your all-in-one crew for digging, prepping, installing and hauling : start to finish.

Shaping Oregon’s Land with Precision, Care & Trust

At Bud’s Excavation, we don’t just move dirt—we lay the groundwork for your vision. Based in Knappa, Oregon, we’re proud to serve our neighbors with top-quality excavation, site prep, septic installs, utility work, hardscaping, and more. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, we bring skill, reliability, and a personal touch to every project. Whether you’re building a new home, upgrading your property, or tackling a big improvement, we’re here to make it happen—safely, efficiently, and right the first time.

Services - Excavation

EXCAVATION

From clearing land to digging trenches, we provide precise and reliable excavation for every project.

Services - Utility Prep

UTILITY PREPARATION

We provide precise trenching and grading to get your site ready for water, sewer, power and other utilities.

Services - Septic Install

SEPTIC INSTALL

Complete septic system solutions-from tank and trench to drain field and distribution box, installed with care and experience.

Services - Site Prep

SITE PREP

Our site prep services set the foundation clearing, grading. and shaping your land for homes, shops, or driveways.

Services - Hardscaping

HARDSCAPING

Hardscaping done right-gravel, rock, and block installations that shape and support your land!

Services - Dump Trucking

DUMP TRUCKING

No matter the material or terrain, our dump trucking service gets in there-or gets it gone.

Testimonials

At Bud’s Excavation, we believe a job isn’t finished until the customer is happy. Here’s what our neighbors have to say about working with us:

Mark T., Astoria, OR
"Bud treated our property like it was his own. He showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and the work was perfect. Our new driveway looks amazing and has held up through some heavy rain already. Highly recommend!"
Lisa & Greg M., Knappa, OR
"We had a tight deadline for our new home build, and Bud’s Excavation handled the site prep and septic install without a hitch. Honest pricing, great communication, and the kind of work ethic you don’t see often anymore."
James R., Warrenton, OR
"Bud went above and beyond to make sure our project turned out exactly as we envisioned. From grading to utility prep, everything was done right the first time. We’ll definitely be calling him for future projects."

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