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Wolford Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Fairmead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Super professional, punctual, reliable and went above and beyond to help me get the work I wanted done. Would highly recommend and will be using for all my future excavating needs.. Thank you wolford excavating!"
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Brushing, road repair
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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LP Allcapes llc
4.3(
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Serving Fairmead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall went well. The rain been pouring and my drainage system was backed up and I we had a leaking valve . Emergency call and had them out asap Good price and had me back to normal in no time . Highly recommend"
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+38

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Dambacher Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Fairmead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MandW construction
5.0(
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Serving Fairmead, CA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"The work was excellent. The project was completed in the exact time frame that I was told when I hired them. I had numerous estimates given and M&W charged me a third of what had been quoted by other contractors. AND THEY QUOTED ME FIRST. They were also kind enough to work in a few other small projects I hadnt previously planned. The owner William is very professional and his crew is as well. They did a wonderful job and I will definitely call them first before any other contractor when I'm ready for more work in the future!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Krow Construction
New to Angi

Serving Fairmead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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