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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC

5.00(
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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Central Coast Engineering & Development INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in Septic systems, Land clearing, Excavation, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would give Austyn 100 stars if I could. He made the project go smoothly. His personality, level headedness, his problem solving skills, knowledge of his craft and the ability to work with others so appreciated. While excavating for the septic Leitchfield, I had him do other work on the property, moving earth and building a retaining wall. When he discovered a huge cavern where earth had eroded to the point of danger, he immediately ordered everything and had it fixed in a few days. He was here on time, and he stayed on the job until it was finished. Here ever day. That isn't always the case, especially when unexpected things (like a cavern) show up and the job takes longer than planned. Everything turned out perfectly, we passed the city inspections on the first try. You can't go wrong with Austyn, he is someone you can trust."

sheila E on April 2025

Central Coast Engineering & Development INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in Septic systems, Land clearing, Excavation, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would give Austyn 100 stars if I could. He made the project go smoothly. His personality, level headedness, his problem solving skills, knowledge of his craft and the ability to work with others so appreciated. While excavating for the septic Leitchfield, I had him do other work on the property, moving earth and building a retaining wall. When he discovered a huge cavern where earth had eroded to the point of danger, he immediately ordered everything and had it fixed in a few days. He was here on time, and he stayed on the job until it was finished. Here ever day. That isn't always the case, especially when unexpected things (like a cavern) show up and the job takes longer than planned. Everything turned out perfectly, we passed the city inspections on the first try. You can't go wrong with Austyn, he is someone you can trust."

sheila E on April 2025


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Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
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Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019


David Allen Plumbing

3.71(
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David Allen Plumbing

3.71(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Do not use. He may send his untrained/unlicensed/inexperienced son to do the work-unsupervised. We have a wrongly installed shower, a poorly placed toilet, that is now leaking and causing much collateral water damage. He tried to bandaid the issue instead of the definitive fix and has now gone radio-silent."

Meesh N on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Do not use. He may send his untrained/unlicensed/inexperienced son to do the work-unsupervised. We have a wrongly installed shower, a poorly placed toilet, that is now leaking and causing much collateral water damage. He tried to bandaid the issue instead of the definitive fix and has now gone radio-silent."

Meesh N on July 2025


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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC

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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.


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C-GEN

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C-GEN

New on AngiNew on Angi
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
214
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018


Haul Now

5.00(
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Haul Now

5.00(
31
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Extra charge applies for after hours service. License 25386. May contact through email. Additional Email: [email protected].

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Extra charge applies for after hours service. License 25386. May contact through email. Additional Email: [email protected].


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B A Morrison

4.77(
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B A Morrison

4.77(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

B.A. Morrison is a family-owned Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and General Construction company. We have been in business since 1990 and are fully insured and bonded. Our employees are experienced, trustworthy, and honest tradesmen. We are ready to meet your needs in a timely scheduled manner, to your satisfaction, and at a fair price. We offer free estimates for regularly scheduled maintenance of your HVAC equipment, new and replacement HVAC equipment installation, and your general construction needs. Please consider our service, installation, replacement, or home improvement and remodeling services the next time you have a need for your residential or commercial building.

B.A. Morrison is a family-owned Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and General Construction company. We have been in business since 1990 and are fully insured and bonded. Our employees are experienced, trustworthy, and honest tradesmen. We are ready to meet your needs in a timely scheduled manner, to your satisfaction, and at a fair price. We offer free estimates for regularly scheduled maintenance of your HVAC equipment, new and replacement HVAC equipment installation, and your general construction needs. Please consider our service, installation, replacement, or home improvement and remodeling services the next time you have a need for your residential or commercial building.


We are a general concrete construction company, we do driveways, patios, walkways, fireplace, barbeque, waterfalls, columns, walls, copings, wall caps.


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Duncan Plumbing

4.71(
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Duncan Plumbing

4.71(
66
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Duncan Plumbing is dedicated to providing Santa Cruz County residents and businesses with prompt, courteous and professional service. Our company features highly skilled and well mannered plumbers who pride themselves on customer satisfaction and attention to detail .

"I waited a long while to review my service experience with Duncan Plumbing. They were polite on the phone. The service person was schedule quickly. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything as he worked. So far, the final solution is still working well. I am very happy with the out come."

Javier A on December 2023

Duncan Plumbing is dedicated to providing Santa Cruz County residents and businesses with prompt, courteous and professional service. Our company features highly skilled and well mannered plumbers who pride themselves on customer satisfaction and attention to detail .

"I waited a long while to review my service experience with Duncan Plumbing. They were polite on the phone. The service person was schedule quickly. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything as he worked. So far, the final solution is still working well. I am very happy with the out come."

Javier A on December 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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