Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Heavy-Civil Construction Partner Since 1921
Goodfellow Bros has built a century-long legacy rooted in family values and professional excellence. Founded in 1921, we have consistently delivered high-quality heavy-civil construction services while prioritizing safety, innovation, and community impact. Our team of experts specializes in earthwork, excavation, site preparation, and infrastructure development across diverse sectors. With operations in Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and California, we combine generational experience with modern technology to meet evolving industry demands.Our commitment to trust, professionalism, and sustainable practices has earned us recognition as an industry leader. We approach every project with a focus on long-term relationships, technical precision, and measurable outcomes that benefit communities. This enduring philosophy, passed through four generations, ensures we remain a contractor of choice for complex infrastructure challenges.
Services
Aggregate Crushing
Blasting
Demolition
Restoration
Emergency Response
Concrete Paving
Landscaping
Earthwork
Utility Installation
Water Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- 100 years of experience in heavy-civil construction expertise
- Family-owned business with fourth-generation industry knowledge
- Nationwide safety excellence award recipient
- Pioneers in construction technology adoption
- Deep community engagement in served regions
Services
Aggregate Crushing
Our aggregate crushing operations transform raw materials into construction-ready components using advanced processing equipment. This critical service supports infrastructure projects by providing consistent, high-quality aggregates for roadways, foundations, and concrete production. With mobile crushing units and fixed facilities across multiple states, we deliver efficient material processing solutions tailored to project specifications while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Blasting Services
Specialized blasting techniques enable precise rock removal and site preparation for complex construction projects. Our certified professionals employ state-of-the-art technology to execute controlled detonations with minimal environmental impact. This service requires extensive planning, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols to ensure accurate results while protecting surrounding structures and ecosystems during large-scale infrastructure development.
Environmental Remediation
We implement comprehensive environmental remediation programs to restore contaminated sites to safe, usable conditions. Our approach combines soil stabilization, water treatment, and habitat restoration techniques across diverse locations including former industrial sites and damaged natural areas. This service requires specialized engineering expertise to meet regulatory requirements while returning ecological value to affected environments through sustainable remediation practices.
Utility Installation
Our utility installation services encompass both dry (electrical, communication) and wet (water, sewer) systems for municipal and private developments. Using trenching, directional boring, and pipe jacking methods, we create essential underground networks that support modern infrastructure needs. This work demands precise coordination with existing utilities and adherence to strict safety standards for long-term system reliability.
Renewable Energy Projects
We construct critical infrastructure for renewable energy facilities including solar farms, wind energy installations, and hydroelectric systems. Our expertise covers site preparation, access road development, and foundation construction for clean energy projects. This specialized service requires understanding unique project requirements while implementing sustainable construction practices that align with environmental objectives and energy production goals.
People
John Looper
Director of Estimating
With over 25 years in construction estimating, John leads our cost analysis team in California. He ensures accurate project forecasting while maintaining our commitment to transparent client communication.
Jim Goodfellow Sr.
Founder
Established the company in 1921 with core values of integrity and community service. His vision for people-centered construction continues to guide our fourth-generation family business today.
Questions
What construction sectors does Goodfellow Bros specialize in?
We serve commercial, industrial, institutional/government, renewable energy, private development, landfill, transportation, and golf course sectors.
Does Goodfellow Bros handle emergency construction projects?
Yes, our Emergency Response team provides rapid solutions for infrastructure crises across our service regions.
How does Goodfellow Bros ensure project safety?
Safety is our top priority, with mandatory training programs and industry-leading protocols implemented across all job sites.
What geographic areas do you operate in?
We maintain offices in Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and California, serving projects throughout these regions.
Can I purchase used equipment from Goodfellow Bros?
Yes, we offer select equipment sales with full service records available for our well-maintained fleet.
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Reviews (3)
Robert Hofmann
Jun 11, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism Not a place to work at discriminate against people that have disabilities and had medical issues and they make excuses that they are scared they have you on their job site
Roy Monroe
Mar 25, 2018
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Goodfellow Bro. ROCKs! Super great place to work. This is just one of their many offices. But as far as offices go this is a good one.
Gary R.
May 20, 2016
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Top Grade recently repaved our street in Livermore and did an excellent job with minimal disruption to the residents. Access in and out of driveways was coordinated through all phases of work activities.
