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Scotty's Plumbing

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Scotty's Plumbing

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Scotty's Plumbing is 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.

"I found him to be very friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable."

Stacy B on October 2025

Scotty's Plumbing is 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.

"I found him to be very friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable."

Stacy B on October 2025


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AIM EXCAVATION INC

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AIM EXCAVATION INC

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AIM Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

AIM Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


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Branson Enterprises

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Branson Enterprises

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
19 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. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025


Boeger Development Services

4.67(
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Boeger Development Services

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Steve Boeger has old school ethics. He cares about quality & goes over & beyond call of duty. His customer service is awesome. Heâ s a hard worker & you will not be disappointed. Very hard to find honest trustworthy people like Steve!!!"

Cynthia S on May 2024

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Steve Boeger has old school ethics. He cares about quality & goes over & beyond call of duty. His customer service is awesome. Heâ s a hard worker & you will not be disappointed. Very hard to find honest trustworthy people like Steve!!!"

Cynthia S on May 2024


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SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

5.00(
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SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"On time and went above and beyond."

Cindy x on September 2023

SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"On time and went above and beyond."

Cindy x on September 2023


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White Oak Land Management

5.00(
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White Oak Land Management

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023



Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc

4.33(
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Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Firestorm employs anywhere between 10-150 employees annually. Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. is a company committed to providing our clients with excellence in professionalism, quality and service through our sound business principles. We strive to set the standard in the field of fire suppression, prescribed burning and urban fire defense.

Firestorm employs anywhere between 10-150 employees annually. Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. is a company committed to providing our clients with excellence in professionalism, quality and service through our sound business principles. We strive to set the standard in the field of fire suppression, prescribed burning and urban fire defense.


Ted Bigelow Construction

5.00(
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Ted Bigelow Construction

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

I ( Ted Bigelow ) Love my work, that is why whin I start out in the moorning it is NOT going to work it is what I love to do. I "Play in the dirt". I have backhoes & bull Dozers to do any job large or small. I build individual driveways & single house pads, removing the brush & trees if neccesary prior, to installing the septic system, all the individual utillity lines ( power, water, gas, phone) right up to completion with the gravel & paving of the driveway & parking for your home or busssiness. I also do compleat land development and subdevision.

I ( Ted Bigelow ) Love my work, that is why whin I start out in the moorning it is NOT going to work it is what I love to do. I "Play in the dirt". I have backhoes & bull Dozers to do any job large or small. I build individual driveways & single house pads, removing the brush & trees if neccesary prior, to installing the septic system, all the individual utillity lines ( power, water, gas, phone) right up to completion with the gravel & paving of the driveway & parking for your home or busssiness. I also do compleat land development and subdevision.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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. 

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