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Avatar for Bronco Demolition, LLC
Bronco Demolition, LLC
4.9(
89
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response with quote, which was really reasonable. They were able to complete the project right away. I had them remove glued down wood flooring, which is really difficult. A couple hours after they arrived the area was cleaned and ready for install. Will hire again for other projects."
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition - Progress Photo
Office
Space Fully Demoed

+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."
wood retaining wall
steps
steps
steps
steps

+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BRG Properties, Inc.
4.9(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian did an excellent job.. He was was extremely professional, reliable and his prices were reasonable. He picked up and moved a new couch for me. It was very heavy and had to brought into my home through a difficult and small entranceway. He also removed and disposed of my old couch and a huge box. He was a pro! Also, he added my job on at short notice and at the end of his very full work day. I couldnâ t have asked for a better company to help me. I highly recommend BRG Properties, Inc."
Concrete removal
Concrete removal
Renovation Clean up
Renovation Clean up
Concrete Demolition

+5

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Emerge Demolition Inc.
Emerge Demolition Inc.
4.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 15 years of experience in the industry.\n

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC\n\nHere at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
Discount Pavingstone Inc
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc
4.5(
364
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"My husband and I have experienced six contractors since 1998 for remodeling and landscaping of our homes. Being matched with a reliable, competent and civilized contractor seems to require more than online research; Rather, you need a luck equivalent to the chance of jackpot in Vegas. For our current home, we planned the remodeling of the entire downstairs which included kitchen, family room, living room, powder room, laundry room, gym and bathroom. After interviewing several contractors very, very carefully (since we had a contractor from h*** in 2016), we decided to work with The Regal; Sean and Shaul. They were very precise with the budget and timeline while explaining each phase of work in detail; nothing too extravagant or too cheap to achieve. We started in March 2020 and finished the project by June as they promised. Most importantly within the budget and timeline plus some extra improvement of the house thanks to their recommendation that eventually saved us a lot of energy and money. I am not saying that the entire experience was as smooth and rosy as it may sound like; There were some moments of tension and questions on the way like any remodeling projects would create. But all within my realistic expectations and any issues were quickly resolved with the sincerity and efforts of Sean and Shaul. They are such civilized professionals that communication was the best part of the whole project (very rare in the field of construction). My husband and I are professionals so dealing with people who are deceiving or irrational has been the most challenging task along with our aging brains. The project manager Shaul was a god sent and he made the whole experience quite comfortable and sane. Also, all their workers were polite, clean and hard-working (again very rare). I have waited to write a review more than a year because I wanted to see how their warranty service would work out. It was beyond my picky expectations! They are highly responsible for their job and extremely prompt, sincere and efficient with any issues related to their work (they don't seem to care about expenses to make sure all is in a great working condition). We are done with our home renovation but we will definitely recommend The Regal to our children or friends with great confidence. It was a good match after all! :)"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for BG Construction & Remodeling Inc
BG Construction & Remodeling Inc
4.9(
51
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went very well. This is the reason we have hired BG Construction several times over the past few years & very recently to help us with new projects. Always fine quality work, wonderful trustworthy workers, (same people work for this company for years), responsive to all questions & concerns. On time daily & in concluding the job."
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Kitchens 2

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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