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Avatar for Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Ike from Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving to perform excavation work for new home construction. Ike was very professional, always on time and performed exceptional work. I would hire Ike again if needed and have referred him to others in need of excavation services."
Nice broom finish driveway with lights in stairs
Back yard excavating for house addition
Client had serious water problems water getting under the house we put french drain under concrete with sealant.problem solved?
Built play area for kids,had to flatten area and install 2 retaining walls
Installed pavers and retaining wall

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Austyn was amazing and did an excellent job on my property. I had a major land slide and he has done an incredible job! I would highly recommend him for any of your property needs!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Higuera Excavation and Grading
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Concrete expert! Youâ re choosing the best by going with Gary and his team. Gary consulted me on all facets of the job, never missing a detail and making my house amazing. Thanks, Higuera Excavation and Grading!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Response time9 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
214
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Expert Home Builders did an excellent job with our kitchen remodel! They're easy to work with and very professional. Starting at the beginning, our quote was detailed and easy to understand. As part of the design for our new kitchen, their professional’s helped us pick out the exact materials we wanted. They take their work product and customer satisfaction very seriously! We are extremely happy with the overall quality and finished product of our kitchen. It’s a dream come true! These guys do top notch work! We will definitely have them back when it's time to remodel the bathroom!"
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
RB Home Plumbing Repairs & Drain Service
5.0(
7
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Serving Carmel, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hidden Creek Engineering
5.0(
2
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Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Ken @ Hidden Creek to source, deliver, and install two 5000 gal water tanks in a difficult to access location. Ken reviewed various options to move those tanks on our property (involving steep grades, and an insufficiently wide dirt road, and found a time- and budget-optimal solution. They were on time, the work was done in a safe and professional manner, and they left the the construction zone in the same condition as they found it. Much recommended."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BG Construction
5.0(
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Serving Carmel, 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

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

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