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East Canyon Earthworks Inc
5.0(
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was shopping around for quite some time to find someone that could help me out with a project at my house. I needed close to 20 yards of dirt removed from the front my house to put in a walkout deck. I was fortunate enough to have found John at east canyon earthworks. He was thorough, efficient, on-time and professional. He listened to what I needed done and also gave recommendations on how to improve on my original idea for the project. I highly recommend this company for any tractor/dirt needs. Extremely happy with the work preformed and will use this company again for future projects."
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+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
6
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Spino Excavating Inc is a very competent contruction company. Their honesty and integrity is known in the Southern California industry. They work patiently and energetically with their project owners, architects, engineers, and of course us building inspectors. They have never failed to impress me on each project large or small. -- RAM-ESI"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
587
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leaving this review in regards to the excellent job that was done by U.S. Home Developers. We had them remodel both our driveway and our roof. When we first called in they mentioned that they were first going to send in their project manager. Upon meeting him and going over all of the plans we immediately felt that we were in good hands. The project ended up coming out great and our home looks better than ever. Thank you!"
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+45

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Active Demolition
4.5(
14
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job. Very reasonable price and they were extremely careful of all of the plants and patio area surrounding the demolition. Ty was great to work with. We would definitely recommend them!"
mark pool walls
Cabin Before Active
26,000 Sqft center
Tree & shrub Clearing
another pool demo

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roof Rx
4.2(
1,190
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"not that great. basically paid $99 to get an estimate. included cleaning roof and minimal repairs. took a while to get appointment, and then when they came, they didn't even do the work! gave a really big estimate and then re-seheduled to have someone else do the work. they wouldn't totally replace the roof, gave different estimates to repair, I went with a different company to do a full roof rplacement."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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California Sewer & Rooter
4.4(
115
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Immediate Response on Emergency Services: Our plumbers are radio dispatched and we service the entire Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County areas.\n \nCalifornia Sewer and Rooter has been providing outstanding plumbing services to the residents of the San Fernando Valley since 1988. CSR is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing and general plumbing contractor offering commercial & residential plumbing services, fixtures, tools, parts & accessories and complete sewer and drain cleaning.\n\nDBA Michael's Valley Plumbing.

Drain
Hydro jetting
Main Line Sewer
Bad Section
Pipe Burst

+10

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service. Showed up each morning on time and the crew was very professional. Cleaned up each day they were done. Final patching of walls was excellent and done very professionally.
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Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
7
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Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have old shelving removed from my garage. This company did the work cleanly and efficiently, and on short notice! I definitely recommend them, and will use them for future demo needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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