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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contacted them for remodel of 2 of our bathrooms. Excellent work by the project manager and his team on our master bathroom and guest bathroom remodel. He helped us come up with a good design and took care of everything including scheduling inspections and approval of permits. He even accompanied us during shopping trips and provided valuable inputs to help us pick finishing materials. He is also very receptive of critical feedback and goes the extra mile to make sure we are happy with the work at the end of the day. Overall very pleasant experience working with the manager and his crew. Highly recommended!"
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have old shelving removed from my garage. This company did the work cleanly and efficiently, and on short notice! I definitely recommend them, and will use them for future demo needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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1st Demo, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had my stucco stripped completely from my two story house. This task is quite labor intensive, and it would take me the rest of my year to do it, and I didnâ t want to do it. Cleanly done, no nails or detritus left around,worth it to me-very satisfied indeed- Dave Coon"
It is not done until clean
careful removals
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Roof removal
Same day progress

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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J Tree Care & Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had nine 40 foot messy pine trees in the back yard. Justin worked non stop in 100 degree heat and humidity, never complained. Meticulous about clean up, met our needs and a delightful young man with excellent personality"
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
M.J. Excavation
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt has been working for me for over 15 years. He has worked on several of our properties. He has continually beat competitor prices, he the get jobs done on time, and it is always at the upmost quality! He provides quality service at an affordable rate! He is personable, respectful, straight-forward, and is very knowledgeable. His engineering is at par with other competitors, but his artistic approach sets himself above everyone else. He has a lot of knowledge about local resources, wildlife, and plants int he area!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tatum Asphalt
4.7(
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Serving Buellton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Tatum just completed a job at my home. Very very professional. Did an amazing job. Cleaned up all around my home. Workers were friendly. I would highly recommend them for any asphalt job you might have."
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Constructing New Asphalt Driveway

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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