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Rough Terrain Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Recently bought a beautiful old house with a neglected yard. It might once have been okay, but time had taken its toll. Jesse and his team helped me re-sculpt the lawn terrace, add and level the soil, and lay sod. Despite the scale of the work, we were watering the new law that evening."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Haynes Landscape
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Hayes was very professional and friendly. His working crew was also professional and they did a great job. It was more than we expected. They did such a good job we had them do a second retaining wall. This is a great company with a great crew."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wolford Excavating
5.0(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wolford excavating did a fabulous job on our erosion project. They were professional, excellent communicators, and really know what they are doing. Not only did they solve the erosion problem but made it look pretty in the process. I highly recommend to hem."
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Brushing, road repair
Brushing, road repair
Brushing, road repair
Brushing, road repair

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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Dambacher Construction Inc
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MandW construction
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"The work was excellent. The project was completed in the exact time frame that I was told when I hired them. I had numerous estimates given and M&W charged me a third of what had been quoted by other contractors. AND THEY QUOTED ME FIRST. They were also kind enough to work in a few other small projects I hadnt previously planned. The owner William is very professional and his crew is as well. They did a wonderful job and I will definitely call them first before any other contractor when I'm ready for more work in the future!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rene Cano
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation and septic needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Rene Cano a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Krow Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Catheys Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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