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Q: How far off can a pool be unlevel?

• <div><p>An aboveground pool should be level within 1 inch&mdash;and it starts to become unsafe after a couple of inches. Any slope will lead to an uneven distribution of water, which will put pressure on your pool&rsquo;s structure, wearing down the pool liner. In certain cases, it could cause your pool to collapse. Even if you&rsquo;re within a safe window, you may still notice that the water level is uneven.</p></div>

Q: Is rototilling worth it?

• <div><p>Yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-rototilling-can-help-your-plants-thrive-spring.htm">rototilling has many benefits</a>. Rototilling is a great way to aerate the soil in your garden, introduce fertilizer, and remove weeds from your soil to prep it for planting, so it is very often a worthwhile expense. You can get by without rototilling if you&rsquo;re willing to use manual tools, but the work will take much longer and is very labor-intensive. If you&rsquo;re looking to prepare your garden for planting or your soil for new grass growth, rototilling is relatively inexpensive and almost always worth the money.</p></div>

Q: How long does a perc test take?

• <div><p>A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there&rsquo;s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to be careful when putting landscaping over a leach field or drain field?

• <div><p>You should exercise care when deciding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/landscaping-around-your-septic-system.htm">how to landscape over a leach field</a> for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won&rsquo;t damage the drain field&rsquo;s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.</p></div>

Q: How can you level ground for a pool without sand?

• <div><p>When leveling the ground for a pool. If the ground is mostly level, you may be able to simply lay down pavers or pool pads to support the pool. However, you&rsquo;ll still need to level the ground with sand as a base before adding other materials on top, like crushed gravel. </p></div>

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Last update on January 19, 2026

Reviewed in October 2025
Our pool and jacuzzi project turned out so preyty and beautifully done. The stonework on the deck and jacuzzi is nicer than we could have imagined when we were picking out the stones with Matthew; it gives such a cool east coast, Boston vibe(we were going for classic, out of a 90s show look)....
Maingreen Remodel and Construction
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Reviewed in August 2025
Dixon and his staff did a wonderful job. Very efficient and helpful for this very old lady. I was desperate to find someone who could help my lawn look like grass again.
Irrigation Experts
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Reviewed in August 2025
Ricky is a very professional person from the moment we spoke on the phone about the issue that concerned me about the fridge until the moment he gave us a summary about how the issue was resolved. He moved the fridge, took pictures, and answered my questions with a good attitude. He even...
Royal Appliance LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Kobe feels like having a group of family members help you move. They are thoughtful, kind, considerate, and—importantly—funny. My wife and I would hire them for a long-distance move in an instant. You can't go wrong!
Kobe Moving
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Reviewed in February 2023
MDM was FANTASTIC. We had our breaker boxes go out on a Saturday night. MDM was able to show up the very next day, a SUNDAY to assess the issue and got a crew out to start working on it after the permit was pulled about a week later. Was only out of power for one day. MDM did beautiful work and...
MDM Electric
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Reviewed in September 2022
Got the job done well and quickly
The Pro Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2022
Eddie from California Custom Glazing was quick to respond and was able to finish the job same-day. He was also very friendly and helpful!
California Custom Glazing
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Reviewed in March 2022
Fast and reliable service. Very kind. Detailed explanation of job to be done.
Silva Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2021
Jeremy was such a pleasure to work with. He inspected a home I was buying and brought such an extreme level of expertise. He was personable and great at explaining complex things in laymanâ s terms, which empowered me to make informed decisions regarding my purchase. His report was thorough and...
Jeremy A. Gold Structural Services
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Reviewed in August 2009
I would like to start off by saying...that for me to be sitting here writing a review on yelp on my day off is statement enough but when it review is an exceedingly positive one...you must know that the job that was done for me was done by a true artist who is passionate about his work. He has...
ROTOTILLERGUY COM
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