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Venturi Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
37
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was done in a precise way where all the issues could be resolved more than adequately. Pedro was great in explaining the process, taking pains to make sure the flow of the drainage would be perfect. Job well done!!"
Bonnie
Bonnie
Huber
Smithen
Smithen

+2

Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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All Terra Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I hired Terra Landscaping Inc to install a concrete driveway, Landscaping Sprinkler System, and Palm Trees. They were Honest, Well Priced, and Began and Completed the project on the the dates promised. They also cleaned their work daily before they left everyday which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this contractor to anyone who is looking for professionalism. The owner Eduardo is a very nice and hardworking individual."
Driveway Extension
Driveway Extension
Backyard Renovation
Backyard Renovation
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Outstanding! Joe was very professional. Easy to communicate and coordinate with. Showed up when he said he would and did an outstanding job! I highly recommend going with Peredo's for any of your landscaping needs!"
Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JB Earthwork
4.8(
5
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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this service provider for a major Grading project, i needed an excavation for dirt removal, the service provider started the job but he did not finish and there is a lot of dirt that needs to be haul and a parts that needs to be leveled, the service provider is not returning my calls and i need to have this job done asap."
Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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