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Van Note Construction

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Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

perfectionist construction

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perfectionist construction

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26 years of experience

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.

Dave's Backhoe Services

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Dave's Backhoe Services

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We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

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Valley Sanitation LLC

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Valley Sanitation LLC

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At Valley Sanitation LLC, we are a licensed, bonded, and insured company, specializing in septic tank and grease trap pumping, installation, and repair services. With decades of experience in the industry, we correctly install systems to ensure efficient operation, and we quickly identify and correct any problems you may be having with your septic system. We look forward to meeting all of your septic system needs!

At Valley Sanitation LLC, we are a licensed, bonded, and insured company, specializing in septic tank and grease trap pumping, installation, and repair services. With decades of experience in the industry, we correctly install systems to ensure efficient operation, and we quickly identify and correct any problems you may be having with your septic system. We look forward to meeting all of your septic system needs!

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Johnson Excavation

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Johnson Excavation

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61 years of experience

Johnson Excavation has been the leading excvating contractor in the Santa Ynez, CA area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

Johnson Excavation has been the leading excvating contractor in the Santa Ynez, CA area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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