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Avatar for Trav-Ex Construction
Trav-Ex Construction
4.4(
19
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just purchased a home that had a canal that runs straight through my property. In order to get to the other side I needed a culvert put it in. I found Travis online and he was responsive and straight forward. Communication was excellent and he did extra things for me such as deliver gravel for me because I had asked him about it. Such a great guy! Would definitely hire him again! And price was fair! Thanks Travis!"
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Excavation Job
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Restoration Land Management Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They made my steep hill look like a park. He is an excellent operator. He calls and texts back promptly. Easy to communicate with. Clean , neat and orderly. Shows up on time. They did a great job. I would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capital City Landscape Development
4.1(
162
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were fantastic, from when Mark first came out to meet with me till even after the job was done and paid for. They did it all, excavating, large retaining walls, sprinklers, sod, concrete, hooking up an old waterfall, fences and a very custom gate. Very easy to work with, all my neighbors complement the yard. I went from the worst yard in the neighborhood to what I believe to be the nicest but I m a little biased. I told Mark what I wanted and he gave me some options on what I could do, I couldn t be happier with the job."
Paver patio
BBQ area
Back yard patio and walkways
Retaining wall and board on board fencing
wall and fencing

+4

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Reliant Home Services, LLC dba NorCal Grading and Land Clearing
Reliant Home Services, LLC dba NorCal Grading and Land Clearing
4.9(
9
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"Had a great experience with these guys. They came out and excavated a bunch of dirt for me and graded it to get it ready for a new driveway. They also trenched for 3 inch drain lines that I had them install for all the erosion I was getting from the rain. The quality of work was top-notch. Everything was done right. They clearly take pride in what they do and were reliable. I highly recommend them. I’ll definitely be using them again."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THOMPSON'S DEMOLITION & HAULING
4.9(
18
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keavan and his crew did a wonderful job with my pool demo. I was under the gun for insurance reason. He got the job done with time to spare. Highly reccomend."
Partial home demo,for a add-on
Demolition of a structure
Remodel
Grading property for new
Grading property for new

+10

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Maranata Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you want to hire a company that will communicate with you, show up and work very hard to make your dreams come true, hire Jaime Hernandez of Maranata Landscaping Inc. Jaime and his crew did a top notch job in renovating our backyard. Our backyard is huge. It needed a total gut job and what we wanted and received was a beautiful and gorgeous drought tolerant backyard! Jaime has a keen eye when it comes to laying out the backyard with drought tolerant plants, bender board, pebbles, slate, river rock and bark plus the added benefit of Jaime asking us if we wanted certain things that we hadn't even thought about like accent lighting in our backyard. Yes, we do! I can't sing enough praises about Jaime and his crew! They were so easy to work with, so very trustworthy, always cleaned up after themselves, and I could go on and on. If you hire them, trust me, you will not be sorry. I am a very satisfied customer."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edeness LPA, LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Note i did not use them for my project as i had a slightly lower bid from a different contractor who i also liked. This contractor was very conscienentious to go over everything with me during the site visit, present and discuss options, and was courteous throughout the process."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Greystone Landscape Services
Greystone Landscape Services
4.5(
30
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Serving Folsom, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Apiece from the rising costs of repairs, and rebuilding, Greystone did a great job of rebuilding our fence, and helping the drainage, in record time! Took less than a week for either repair to be scheduled and repaired! Couldnâ t have asked for nicer guys! New gate and all work great! Drains are so good, that they are clearing more water than ever! Thanks Greystone!"
Gold River
Concrete Countertops
Concrete Countertop
Pergola
All Matching stainless steel

+16

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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