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Avatar for Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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H K & S Plumbing Co.

4.73(
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H K & S Plumbing Co.

4.73(
75
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing H K & S Plumbing Co.! We are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service to all of our existing, and future, clients. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company. No job is too big or too small. Call today!

"I was very happy that they responded in a timely fashion, they were able to get the job done quickly, and made the process easy"

mark t on December 2025

Thank you for choosing H K & S Plumbing Co.! We are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service to all of our existing, and future, clients. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company. No job is too big or too small. Call today!

"I was very happy that they responded in a timely fashion, they were able to get the job done quickly, and made the process easy"

mark t on December 2025


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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Customers say: True professional
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025


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Campbell Services LLC

5.00(
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Campbell Services LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


RSF Construction Inc.

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RSF Construction Inc.

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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Good Plumbing Company

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Good Plumbing Company

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for viewing our page! Good Plumbing Company is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are based in Sausalito, CA. and serve the greater San Francisco Bay area. We are a full-service, licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company in the state of California. Good Plumbing Company was founded in early 2020, but has 15+ years of experience in the construction and trades industries. *We are new to Angi (our Angi Page Is Currently Under Construction) but have a few reviews and more photos on our Google and Yelp pages. Feel free to browse our pictures and/or contact us directly for more details: @ [email protected] or 415-644-8811. Let us help you put your plumbing worries to rest!

Thank you for viewing our page! Good Plumbing Company is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are based in Sausalito, CA. and serve the greater San Francisco Bay area. We are a full-service, licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company in the state of California. Good Plumbing Company was founded in early 2020, but has 15+ years of experience in the construction and trades industries. *We are new to Angi (our Angi Page Is Currently Under Construction) but have a few reviews and more photos on our Google and Yelp pages. Feel free to browse our pictures and/or contact us directly for more details: @ [email protected] or 415-644-8811. Let us help you put your plumbing worries to rest!


Raya Engineering

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Raya Engineering

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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
214
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018


"Rich and his crew were fantastic. They went above and beyond in many areas, and were always terrific with communication about all of the aspects of the project. They fully landscaped our front yard, including abundant lighting, and replaced the sprinkler system throughout the property. They were a pleasure to work with and the end product is the envy of the neighborhood."

Ken J on November 2022

Residential design build company

"Rich and his crew were fantastic. They went above and beyond in many areas, and were always terrific with communication about all of the aspects of the project. They fully landscaped our front yard, including abundant lighting, and replaced the sprinkler system throughout the property. They were a pleasure to work with and the end product is the envy of the neighborhood."

Ken J on November 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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. 

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

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