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Avatar for Castaneda Grading & Excavating
Castaneda Grading & Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Humberto is a very creative problem solver! Personable and definitely interested in customer satisfaction, so spends time understanding the full scope of the problem. The problem was the subterranean north wall of the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo that was far from being waterproof, especially with the rains last winter. Castaneda dug out the soil next to the wall, pressure washed it and applied two coats of DryLok and then a layer of Henryâ s waterproofing. Then Humberto installed a French drain and then a big pipe to route the water off of five downspouts. To get the correct drainage slope, more excavating needed to be done than anticipated. Removed five landscaped trees and lots of concrete that was in the way of the drains which were to be routed under city sidewalks."
Garden
Graded
Finished driveway
Final slope grade
Finish grade 4 inches below sidewalk

+77

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SH Grading & Excavating
5.0(
16
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am incredibly pleased with this company. The entire crew were 100% professional. The owner of the company took time to answer my homeowner questions as they came up. He was very patient and thorough. All the men on the job worked incredibly hard and stayed on task throughout the project. They installed the French drain, installed a washout and removed an old deck all in a weekend. I would most certainly recommend them."
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Dirt pile

+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
JOHN MOUNTAIN
5.0(
7
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot say enough about how good this experience with John Mountain/Mountain Engineering has been. They said it would be 3 weeks; anti was. The work was painstakingly done, including a French drain behind the wall. And they replaced the plants that were destroyed during the process, which was an unexpected bonus."
Response time10 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving
4.7(
15
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ROSE VALLEY EARTHWORKS & PAVING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business. Please call for your free estimate today! RVEP 707-537-5885

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Sola De Vega Landscaping
4.6(
12
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would very highly recommend Sola de Vega. They removed our old grass and some soil, sprayed the area with an herbicide to prevent unwanted grasses from returning, installed a gopher/mole guard, replaced the sprinkler heads, and installed new topsoil and sod. Saul was very quick to respond to our request for a bid and was very reasonable in his estimate and final costs for the project. I can't speak highly enough to characterize his professionalism, rapid follow-up to our questions and concerns, and great communication and friendly demeanor. The project was completed on time, including installation and clean-up, and the results were beautiful."
First phase of installation
90 % finished
finishing touches
The start of the project
digging old dry creek

+21

Response time6 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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IVANSCAPING CORP
5.0(
7
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Two large projects. Couldn’t be happier. On time, excellent workmanship, wanting to please but open to making suggestions when asked. Superior design and quality of work. Reasonably priced. Thorough clean up after the job . Owner on site to supervise work. Owner very knowledgeable. Owner returns calls promptly. Neighbors LOVE our fencing and landscape."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Juan Contreras Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Juan to redo my front yard. He removed the old lawn, updated the irrigation, and designed the new landscape. He did an amazing job and I am extremely happy with the finished project. He was on time and always communicated any changes. Juan and his team where friendly and professional throughout the entire project."
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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