On the Lewis River
Excavation Contractors in Woodland, WA
A river-bottom city split between Clark and Cowlitz counties.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written estimates with every item listed
- 811 locate ticket before we dig
Building on River Bottom Ground
Excavation contractors in Woodland work on the Lewis River bottoms at only about 30 feet above sea level. The city is split between Cowlitz and Clark counties, with most residents in Cowlitz County. It grew from 5,509 residents in 2010 to 6,531 in 2020.
Flood history
The 1948 flood was one of the worst in Woodland's history, hitting "Old Town Woodland" hardest. The 1996 flood mostly affected the northeast residential section. Low ground means floodplain rules, raised pads and careful drainage.
River name
The Lewis River is named for Adolphous Le Lewes, a Hudson's Bay Company retiree who homesteaded at its mouth in 1849, not Meriwether Lewis. A bridge was built at Woodland in 1913, replacing ferry-only service.
History
Settlers arrived in 1850, A.W. Scott platted the town on October 14, 1889, and it incorporated in 1906. Hulda Klager's lilac gardens are a National Historic Landmark.
Common Woodland jobs
- Raised, compacted pads
- French drains and ditches
- Utility trenching
- Driveways on soft ground
Two counties
Depending on the address, permits come from the city, Cowlitz County or Clark County. We confirm which.
Floodplain basics
Work in a floodplain often requires elevating structures and limiting fill. We check floodplain maps and permit conditions before building pads or placing fill.
Soft ground
River bottom soils can be soft and wet. Driveways and pads there need fabric, thicker rock and good drainage.
Lilac gardens and old town
Hulda Klager's historic lilac gardens and the old town area have older homes and mature landscaping. Compact equipment and careful routes protect what is there.
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.Local Notes for Woodland
- Flood history. The 1948 flood hit Old Town Woodland hardest; the 1996 flood mostly affected the northeast residential section.
- River bottoms. Woodland sits on the Lewis River bottoms at about 30 feet.
- Two counties. The city is split between Cowlitz and Clark counties, with most residents in Cowlitz.
Woodland Questions
Do I need a raised pad in Woodland?
On low ground near the river, often yes. Floodplain rules guide it.
Which county issues permits?
It depends on the address. We confirm.
Can you build a driveway on soft river soil?
Yes, with fabric and a thick rock base.
Can I add fill to raise my lot?
Floodplain rules may limit fill. We check before placing any.
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