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Avatar for Castaneda Grading & Excavating
Castaneda Grading & Excavating
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

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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."
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Graded
Finished driveway
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Finish grade 4 inches below sidewalk

+77

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Campbell Services LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Campbell services provided me timely excavation of driveway. His crew were professional and courteous. I was pleased with the time they took in making sure the mess was cleaned to my satisfaction along with taking extra care to preserve the existing landscape. I only wish other companies would adopt that type of work ethic."
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Raya Engineering
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Raya Engineering, we sustain our company on the principal that our customers come first. We offer services that are tailored to your needs and we're ready to show you what our experience can bring to your project! Call us today!

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Green Infrastructure and Environmental Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Green Infrastructure and Environmental Inc. is a licensed, insured general contractor serving San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding Northern California communities. We build durable, well-finished work for homeowners who want it done right the first time.\n\nOur specialties include concrete flatwork, foundations, home additions, full remodels, electrical, and paver installations. Whether you're pouring a new driveway, expanding your living space, or upgrading your home's electrical system, our crews handle the job from planning through final cleanup.\n\nWhat sets us apart:\nClear, upfront estimates with no surprises\nSkilled crews and quality materials\nReliable scheduling and honest communication\nCode-compliant work built to last\n\nWe take pride in treating every property like our own and standing behind our work. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and see why our customers trust us with their biggest projects.\n\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family business, we are Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc, willing to perform specific outdoor living jobs, making your outdoor spaces more comfortable, clean, fun, and attractive.\nThinking about that, we have decided to move forward to transforming your vision into reality.\nOur family is here to offer you a top-notch quality service and to make your dream come true.\nWe have plenty of ideas to optimize your place and make it more comfortable, useable, and functional.\nWe also guarantee we perform our jobs, and we never subcontract as some companies in the bay area do.\nWe have a large crew and all gears and equipment to execute your project fast, clean, professional, and best quality as you deserve.\n\nWe can present fully rendered plans with samples, pictures, and 3D drawings, recommended plan selection, materials, and construction details. The design will be developed based on your desire, budget, and different types of materials.\n\nMeet with a design team member for a personal consultation via video chat or in person with proper social distancing for your safety.\n\nYour personal project manager is also your designer who will keep you informed every step/phase of your project and listen to any concerns you may have throughout the process.\n\nWe will perform all tasks with the best quality and expertise, working with your neighborhood and the city as needed to ensure a safe and seamless project.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Repiping Professionals specialize in Copper and PEX repiping. Our highly-trained technicians take pride in delivering high quality installations, and stand behind every re-piping project with our lifetime guarantee. As California's Leading Re-piping Specialist, we look forward to answering your questions, and transforming your old pipe system into a new, complete and high-quality system providing decades of worry-free usage. Additional phone - (818) 408-4100.

President - George Anderson
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Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Absolute Plumbing and Drain
4.5(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Plumbing,Under Ground Pipe,Sewer,Construction,Bathroom Renovation,Kitchen Renovation,Water Line,gas line,Waste Line,Sewer Cleaning,Sewer Instalation,Storm Drain, back flow, garbage disposal, remodel, tile, shower, hot water heater,trenchless,kitchen sink, toilet,green plumbing,gray water,clog sewer,repair sewer and water, garbage disposable, pipe burst sewer replacement, clog gone

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for High Tech Plumbing
High Tech Plumbing
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to High Tech Plumbing, your first, best destination for comprehensive plumbing services. Our plumbers can handle all your plumbing needs in one place, and we specialize in high-tech plumbing solutions for tankless water heaters and more, ensuring that one simple call gets your plumbing working perfectly. Our plumbers use the most modern techniques and technologies for all of our plumbing repair and plumbing maintenance services so that you can count on the highest quality results. From drain cleaning and leak repair to detailed maintenance on your recirculation systems and hydraulic systems, our plumbing contractors have all the expertise and equipment to get the performance you expect out of your most advanced plumbing.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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.

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