About Hughes Excavation
an employee-owned businessProviding excavation, sewer, and septic services for many happy customers spanning 4 decades!
Hughes Excavation is dedicated to providing the best residential and commercial services to our valued customers. We aim to build a solid relationship with you, and provide you top-notch services while being your go-to company to call when you need help.
Our Core Values
Our Mission
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do, from serving our local communities to breaking ground on your life’s dream. We do this by staying true to our founding values of quality, honesty, and hard work. With over 40 years in business, we continue to provide our customers with the finest service by making their satisfaction a top priority. Our commitment to excellence and building relationships has been and will continue to be our #1 mission!
Who We Are
We Are Knowledgeable
Our employees are sent to classes and conferences that increase their knowledge in their given field. We stay up to date with the trends of excavation and septic systems to offer you the most current options for your project.
We Are Highly Trained
Our employees are sent to classes and conferences that increase their knowledge in their given field. We stay up to date with the trends of excavation and septic systems to offer you the most current options for your project.
We Are Efficient
We understand your home is your sanctuary and make every effort to respect your space, making minimal disturbance and taking as little time as necessary. When we give you a timeline for your project, we do our best to stay on track so you can reclaim your space.
We Are Safety Conscious
Hughes Excavation ensures each work site is safe for our employees, other contractors, and the public. We make certain that everyone who shows up on a project site goes home safely to their family and friends.
Community Involvement
At Hughes Excavation, most of our employees were born and raised in Philomath, where our company has been based for over four decades. We take pride in our local communities while focusing on building lifelong relationships.
We Love Supporting Local
It is important we give back in whatever way we can whether providing services, equipment, labor, or expertise. We are committed to providing our services to the local communities by volunteering and donating our time and expertise. This is a staple of how our company was built and it signifies who we still are to this day.
Snapshot of Our Community Service
- Philomath’s Trunk or Treat
- Creating Corvallis’ da Vinci Days mud pit
- Philomath Frolic & Rodeo bucking shoot
- Sponsoring local high school baseball teams
- Moving tiny homes for the homeless
- Providing equipment/time for low income housing communities in Lebanon
If you’re interested in us helping out your organization, please send us an email at: info@hughesexcavation.com
Our Story
In 1977, Doyle and Harriet Hughes set out to start an excavating company that could provide high-quality work. Over 40 years later the company is still thriving, providing excavation, demolition, sewer, and septic services for many happy customers. We continue to have the same vision and goals as when the company was founded decades ago, providing professional services from technicians who are highly trained.
In 2019, E.D. Hughes was purchased by Gerding Companies, adding Hughes to their growing corporation and expanding their services. In 2022, the name was changed to Hughes Excavation. With a new name and a new management team to lead us into the future, we bring rejuvenated energy and commitment to providing the same great service, with a focus on relationships and community service.
Hear what our happy customers have to say!
Macey C.
“Tree roots had infiltrated our sewer line creating quite a mess. Hughes promptly diagnosed the problem and was very professional in making the proper repairs.”
Chase W.
“In a timely and professional manner, Hughes installed french drains and dry wells that successfully rerouted rainwater away from our house. We are very thankful for them.”