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Alta - Ram Construction General Engineering

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Alta - Ram Construction General Engineering

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10 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in Bob Cat services such as, excavation, grading, demolition, sod grass removal, turf replacement. We also do underground utilities like sewer, water lines, storm drain, new construction and replacement, etc. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to satisfy our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We hope to have the pleasure of doing business with you.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in Bob Cat services such as, excavation, grading, demolition, sod grass removal, turf replacement. We also do underground utilities like sewer, water lines, storm drain, new construction and replacement, etc. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to satisfy our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We hope to have the pleasure of doing business with you.


Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023


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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

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21 years of experience

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024


Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.

Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.


DEVCO RT INC.

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DEVCO RT INC.

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2 years of experience

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.




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Solid Plumbing & Drains Inc.

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Solid Plumbing & Drains Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Solid Plumbing & Drains, Inc is a full-service commercial and residential plumbing company available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide the utmost quality workmanship by highly trained, uniformed plumbers who are the best in the business. Unlike many other plumbing companies, we are experienced in all types of plumbing, sewer, septic and gas line work. We understand that properly functioning plumbing is vital to your home or business so we work around the clock.

"The technician was very professional and repaired the drain leak without additional charge for a new part."

Terry P on August 2020

Solid Plumbing & Drains, Inc is a full-service commercial and residential plumbing company available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide the utmost quality workmanship by highly trained, uniformed plumbers who are the best in the business. Unlike many other plumbing companies, we are experienced in all types of plumbing, sewer, septic and gas line work. We understand that properly functioning plumbing is vital to your home or business so we work around the clock.

"The technician was very professional and repaired the drain leak without additional charge for a new part."

Terry P on August 2020


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Koloa Pacific Construction, Inc

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Koloa Pacific Construction, Inc

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Koloa Pacific Construction provides San Diego and surrounding areas with full-service civil earthwork for commercial and residential projects, including: Mass Grading, Specialized Excavating, Clearing, Demolition, Retaining Walls, and Erosion Control. Here at KPC, our team will provide exceptional service and will do what it takes to exceed our your expectations. We pride ourselves on providing accurate pre-construction services to improve efficiencies and to avoid any unforeseen challenges. Because of these capabilities, we have earned a solid reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding performance in our industry.

Koloa Pacific Construction provides San Diego and surrounding areas with full-service civil earthwork for commercial and residential projects, including: Mass Grading, Specialized Excavating, Clearing, Demolition, Retaining Walls, and Erosion Control. Here at KPC, our team will provide exceptional service and will do what it takes to exceed our your expectations. We pride ourselves on providing accurate pre-construction services to improve efficiencies and to avoid any unforeseen challenges. Because of these capabilities, we have earned a solid reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding performance in our industry.


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MC Handyman

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MC Handyman

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San Diego handyman - Building and Construction - building contractor, garage conversions, home framing construction, construction/repair: sheds, patios, fences, decks, porches, gazebos, awnings, barns, handicap ramps, fixtures and rails, room additions, room demolition Ceiling - Wall Construction & Repair - ceiling repairs, drywall installers, popcorn ceiling removal/installation, wall construction, wall repairs, wallpaper removal/installation, interior painting, texturing walls Cleaning & Landscape Services - graffiti removal, flood damage repairs, landscape irrigation systems, lawn & garden maintenance, logs cut and stacked, mold removal services, trash/debris removal, tree stump removal, clean attics, basements & garages, repair broken sprinklers, handyman maintenance, hauling services Doors & Windows - door & window installers, door frame repairs, glass & window cleaning, install screens on windows, screen doors Flooring - laminate, tile & hardwood flooring, brick laying, concrete & masonry HVAC Services - heating, ventilating, air conditioners Installation Services - electrical wiring, home theater installation, install ceiling fans, overhead lighting fixtures Kitchen & Bathrooms - appliance repairs, bathroom remodeling, dishwasher installation/repairs, kitchen remodeling, custom cabinetry - cabinets, pantries, islands, shelves, Outdoor Projects - exterior painting, gutter cleaning, pvc vinyl siding installation, exterior stucco and painting, concrete pressure washing, roof installation/repairs, roof power washing Plumbing - clogged drains and toilets, garbage disosals, piping, water heaters, water leaks

San Diego handyman - Building and Construction - building contractor, garage conversions, home framing construction, construction/repair: sheds, patios, fences, decks, porches, gazebos, awnings, barns, handicap ramps, fixtures and rails, room additions, room demolition Ceiling - Wall Construction & Repair - ceiling repairs, drywall installers, popcorn ceiling removal/installation, wall construction, wall repairs, wallpaper removal/installation, interior painting, texturing walls Cleaning & Landscape Services - graffiti removal, flood damage repairs, landscape irrigation systems, lawn & garden maintenance, logs cut and stacked, mold removal services, trash/debris removal, tree stump removal, clean attics, basements & garages, repair broken sprinklers, handyman maintenance, hauling services Doors & Windows - door & window installers, door frame repairs, glass & window cleaning, install screens on windows, screen doors Flooring - laminate, tile & hardwood flooring, brick laying, concrete & masonry HVAC Services - heating, ventilating, air conditioners Installation Services - electrical wiring, home theater installation, install ceiling fans, overhead lighting fixtures Kitchen & Bathrooms - appliance repairs, bathroom remodeling, dishwasher installation/repairs, kitchen remodeling, custom cabinetry - cabinets, pantries, islands, shelves, Outdoor Projects - exterior painting, gutter cleaning, pvc vinyl siding installation, exterior stucco and painting, concrete pressure washing, roof installation/repairs, roof power washing Plumbing - clogged drains and toilets, garbage disosals, piping, water heaters, water leaks

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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 takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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