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Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arthur and one othe person did a great job. They worked hard and quickly to clear all the weeds and trim the large bushes. They then cleaned up everything really well. I'm really pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excavation work in this area is expensive. But with the right person - Austyn - you get what you pay for. He speeds through jobs efficiently and with attention to detail, offering updates & suggestions along the way. He knows his stuff and how to stick to the budget. I'm planning to have him back to do more work before too long."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CJR is all about quality, they treat you like a real customer. The team is extremely professional, they clean the site daily before leaving for the day. You and your neighbors will not even notice its a site under construction. The quality of work is far and beyond your expectations. I will continue to use CJR for upcoming projects and referrals to all my friends and family."
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Craven Landscaping, Inc.
Craven Landscaping, Inc.
2.7(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have not been billed yet. However the service was as promised, on time, very pleasant. They checked the entire sprinkler system, and performed the repairs. They repaired a leaking stand pipe too."
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Premium Green

+24

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel Valley, 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."
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Water fall and pond.

+76

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
RB Home Plumbing Repairs & Drain Service
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the quality of work that was done. Mr. Blanco has a style of professionalism that is all his own...I was in need of a bathroom remodeling, and was referred to RB. On time , had no problems throughout the job, from changing out all fixtures to replacing tub and shower, and sink. A complete revamp done to my bathroom! would definitely recommend RB to anyone who is looking for someone that knows how to do a job right. I'll even go as far as giving an extra star ... that's how satisfied I am with the work that was done. Thank you once again RB !"
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+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BG Construction
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BG Construction was a pleasure to work with. Price was very fair for the work performed and the owner was very flexible on changes during the project. Great customer service and he showed up everyday at the time he said he would be here. I would recommend BG if you need any home improvement project that requires land clearing or digging. Hy"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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