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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Landscapes
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bella Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service from Precision Landscapes was excellent..I called them and they finished up a project and came right over.. Brian Wagner is the man.. I highly recommend Precision Landscapes for being upfront and honest. It's a shame that I didn't find them sooner. Here's to a nice green lawn..Thank you. Bronwyn Johnson"
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Low Maintenance Landscape

+11

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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

Customers say: Quality work

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.

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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

"Raul saw cut pavement and concrete, trenched, installed drains, and graded my property to insure proper drainage. Along the way, he offered suggestions and accommodated my last minute changes in plans. He is easy to work with, and I will use his services in the future!"
French Drains
Driveway with Culvert
French Drains
Culverts & Driveways
French Drain

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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EMC
5.0(
8
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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 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Mitch showed up on time and completed the job under budget. This guy knows his way around an excavator."
Sagging gutter and rotten facia
Handyman Services Project
Remove gutter, cut out rotten wood
Handyman Services Project
Painted and replaced 2x6

+41

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

"Quick service for a clean up job of tree trunks and wood chips. Courteous service representative."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Casa Contracting
4.0(
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 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are general contractors but you had them listed as handyman. They would like you to tune that up."
CA Blue Shower
Before
Before
CA Blue Shower
After

+94

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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