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Heinen Construction
4.8(
27
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommended, went above and beyond what we expected and needed. Was prompt and completed our job on time and budget as promised."
Foundation
Septic Tank
Leach line
Drainage
DG Driveway

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PAYTON'S PLUMBING
5.0(
6
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"Tyler installed a complete septic system for our new home construction project. This included a 2000 gallon concrete tank with a distribution box and 165â of leach field. The installation was completed ahead of schedule and the site was finish graded very nicely upon completion. The system design engineer and the city building inspector both signed off with positive comments on the quality of work. We used Tyler to trench and install our water connection as well. We intend to use his services in the future also. We highly recommend him."
Response time11 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
7
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Serving Cambria, 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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Madruga Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed Madruga came out promptly, and was very helpful, knowledgeable, and forthright. He was so helpful, I may end up doing the project myself. If not, he will likely get the job. Later, I came to my senses and had him do the job. He had the right equipment and knew exactly what to do. Got it all done in less time than expected, and charged less than quoted. I highly recommend Madruga Construction."
Response time8 hrs
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RE Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired RE Construction to grade a sloped driveway. Robert made the process easy and turned my idea into a reality. I can’t say enough about his professionalism and attention to detail. I’d recommend RE to anyone and will use their services again in the future."
Residential backyard
Residential backyard - mid project progress
Residential backyard - mid project progress
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&J Integrity Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend them for any home maintenance or improvement project. He is an excellent craftsman but also has a keen eye for the artistic side of it too. I was able to trust them with the details and now I absolutely love the rock features and pond that they installed in my backyard."
Response time12 hrs
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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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).

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