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Reed Construction
4.7(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Showed up on time, completed the project with attention to detail, and was extremely professional and courteous. I recommend Reed to everyone, and will contact again in the future if I need more excavation done."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Branson Enterprises
4.5(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Branson graded our driveway and did a fantastic job! He responded quickly after a major rainstorm washed out parts of the road. The 1/4 mile driveway was repaired and graded before we had any more storm damage. The job was started right away and finished on schedule. I would definitely hire Branson Enterprise again."
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
site development

+4

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"A kind and very creative man. Much to offer customers in knowledge of plants and trees etc. Hard working and honest to the core. One of the nicest people you could ever meet. Can't wait to hire him again. Our wall is BEAUTIFUL."
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.

+76

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Creative Landscapes
4.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Creative Landscapes has proudly served Redding and Northern California for more than 45 years. Led by Rod Ballou Jr., we’ve completed over 2,000 landscaping projects, from simple improvements to complete custom landscape installations.\n\nOur services include sod and lawn installation, sprinkler and irrigation systems, soil preparation, landscape borders, boulder placement, retaining walls, low-voltage lighting, small concrete walkways and patios, and landscape design with scaled or conceptual drawings. Rod also specializes in custom waterfalls, water features and slate & paver brick walkways .\n\nWe believe honesty, integrity, and treating customers with respect are just as important as quality workmanship. We take a laid-back, straightforward approach and provide honest recommendations based on your property, goals, and budget. Give Rod Ballou Jr. a call and let’s talk about what we can create for your outdoor space.

Completed Jobs
Completed Jobs
Completed Jobs
Completed Jobs
Completed Jobs

+27

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Davis Excavating
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Davis Excavating Company was a pleasure to deal with on my project. All the staff that I made contact with showed their genuine concerns to assist me on this project. Raul was very helpful from the onset. He paid attention to all my concerns / issues while reassuring me that between us this project would be fulfilled. Raul demonstrated his professionalism and proficiency skills which made the entire experience wonderful. I am VERY happy with Davis Excavating and highly recommend them."
French Drains
Driveway with Culvert
French Drains
Culverts & Driveways
French Drain

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Kelley Excavation
4.7(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really easy to communicate with. Was able to come give an estimate and schedule work right away, which is amazing bc majority of the local excavation companies are being contracted to work the wildfires. He was helpful with decision-making and did extra things outside the scope of job expectation. Will definitely use this company again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H2AO, LLC DBA Oilar General Engineering
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did many jobs for me, the house needed to be fire hardened great easy to work with fast efficient they had finished within the deadline and know all the current regulations and all the information for homeowners. Excellent resource for other realtors fire hardening inspections as well."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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