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Encore Builders, Inc.
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Serving Arleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"We rebuilt our house after the Woolsey fire and so we now have a lot of experience working with local contractors. These guys are the best! Brandon and Oz worked with us all the way and their workers did an great job."
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+70

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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FENCE 4 U
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Serving Arleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"He did an outstanding job and he made changes to what was originally planned as problems showed. And the price was reasonable. Very highly recommended!"
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Golden Blade Grading Inc.
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Serving Arleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
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Serving Arleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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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!

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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
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Serving Arleta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Spino Excavating Inc is a very competent contruction company. Their honesty and integrity is known in the Southern California industry. They work patiently and energetically with their project owners, architects, engineers, and of course us building inspectors. They have never failed to impress me on each project large or small. -- RAM-ESI"
Response time10 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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