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Avatar for Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
5.0(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Issac and his team did a fantastic job with grading our front yard. The team pay attention to details. I highly recommend this company to anyone needing grading/paver services."
Nice broom finish driveway with lights in stairs
Back yard excavating for house addition
Client had serious water problems water getting under the house we put french drain under concrete with sealant.problem solved?
Built play area for kids,had to flatten area and install 2 retaining walls
Installed pavers and retaining wall

+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Avatar for JAG EXCAVATING & PAVING
JAG EXCAVATING & PAVING
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience, dedicated and professional crew"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fender Construction, Inc.
4.3(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose this business because of the ratings, so I had some high hopes for this very small job. My expectations were to make it safer for me and the other senior who lives here. I understood that it was a patch job. The crew did a sloppy job, I was left with a 3/4 inch lip on the top end one board that is a MORE dangerous tripping hazard than the holes., and runs 6 1/2 feet--(at least you could SEE the holes). The other top board that runs the the rest of the length of the deck is also a tripping hazard. (about 1/4 of an inch higher on the edge). He came back and fixed it, so I am satisfied."
Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Cal Underground
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cal Underground did septic and excavation for my New shop and did one awesome job. Soon I’ll hire him back for my housing development!"
Close to finished new driveway, waiting on gravel
Guest House Demolition
Driveway Culvert Pipe Repair
Aerobic Septic System
New driveway in progress

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rene Cano
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation and septic needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Rene Cano a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Roughstock Construction
3.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"
200ft retaining wall
290ft Electrical Utility Trench
1200sqft Asphalt Driveway
Concrete patio
Asphalt Driveway

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ALGERINE WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Credit card accepted

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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Forever Young, Inc
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Avery, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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