Where two creeks meet
Excavation Contractors in Amboy, WA
A rural north-county community at about 761 feet.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written estimates with every item listed
- 811 locate ticket before we dig
Rural Earthwork in the North County
Excavation contractors in Amboy work in a rural community in northern Clark County, where Chelatchie Creek and Cedar Creek meet, about 30 miles northeast of Vancouver on State Route 503. The community covers about 10 square miles at roughly 761 feet, with about 1,800 residents in 2020.
Settled in 1879
Amos M. Ball settled the area in 1879, and his family ran the post office established in 1880. The Amboy United Brethren Church, built in 1910, became a museum in 2000.
Creeks and buffers
With two creeks running through, many properties have stream buffers that limit clearing and grading near the water. We check those before planning work.
Common Amboy jobs
- Clearing and stump removal
- Long gravel driveways with culverts
- Septic systems
- Shop and barn pads
- Ditch work
Rural services
Wells and septic serve homes here, and setbacks between them guide where everything else goes.
Planning trips
At this distance, we combine work into as few mobilizations as possible to keep costs down.
Rural roads
State Route 503 is the main route through Amboy, and many properties are reached by long private roads. Building and maintaining those roads with proper drainage keeps them passable for residents and emergency vehicles.
Wooded parcels
Much of the land around Amboy is wooded. Clearing for homesites includes stump removal and topsoil stripping where the house and drive will go, while the rest can be left natural.
Winter access
North county winters are wet and sometimes snowy. Roads and drives built with a good crown, fabric and compacted rock stay passable when unbuilt dirt tracks become impassable.
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.Local Notes for Amboy
- Creek junction. Amboy sits at the junction of Chelatchie Creek and Cedar Creek in northern Clark County.
- Settlement. Amos M. Ball settled the area in 1879; the post office opened in 1880.
- Size. The community covers about 10 square miles at about 761 feet.

Amboy Questions
Can you work near the creeks?
Within stream buffer rules. We check first.
Can you build a culvert crossing?
Culverts at stream crossings often need permits. We confirm before building.
Do you dig septic in Amboy?
Yes, to approved designs.
Can you maintain a shared private road?
Yes, with grading, rock and ditch cleaning, itemized for neighbors.
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