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Avatar for In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.2(
78
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Arrived when promised, and assessed the work needed. Their estimate was not within my budget. I was able to find a handyperson to take care of this, instead."
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CJR is all about quality, they treat you like a real customer. The team is extremely professional, they clean the site daily before leaving for the day. You and your neighbors will not even notice its a site under construction. The quality of work is far and beyond your expectations. I will continue to use CJR for upcoming projects and referrals to all my friends and family."
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ultra Construction Group Inc
4.4(
5
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gio and the entire Ultra Construction Group team are amazing. They showed up on time and were incredibly organized and their attention to detail made the project even better then I imagined. I would highly recommend this company for any concrete project big or small."
Response time2 days
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
MCG Engineering Group Inc
New to Angi

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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 time6 hrs
CLM Excavating, Inc.
4.6(
7
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Home Advisor does not have the specific category for the work that was performed of replacement of graded retaining wall up my driveway and around a structure. The work utilized excavation, concrete, wood & construction. Cristian, the owner, was the epitomy of professionalism as with every crew member. Firstly, he did not try to sell me on something I did not want, much appreciated. The job was meticulously executed in record time at the price I could pay. This job has been on my bucket list for years... finally completed with a job well done!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Electrical conduit

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vargas Landscaping
4.7(
48
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We bought a 'fixer-upper' and of all the contractors (and we have worked with A LOT on this house) he is the top. He is prompt, he always follows through, his team works hard and gets the job done fast and well. If there are any concerns he comes out personally and takes care of them immediately. He is flexible and thinks on his feet. His pricing is very reasonable. There wasn't a thing that we didn't like about working with Nato and team. He is our official go to guy for landscaping and other projects. We trust Nato, his work and recommendations to us We would definitely recommend him to our friends. My husband found him on Angie's list and it was one of the best finds we have had in the 3 years we owned the house."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Discover Plumbing and Rooter
4.8(
21
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Discover to ask for a quote in the morning and they responded with the best price and the shortest window to come over. They only had a one hour window as opposed to some other devices that have 4+ hours which they arrived as promised. Not only did a service tech arrive, but the manager as well. Both were extremely professional and assessed the problem before taking any action. They isolated it to the mainline and was able to run a commercial snake to have everything unclogged in less than an hour. Once everything was tested with the other water lines to make sure the problem was resolved they cleaned up the work area and hooked up the lines back to the washing machine. I can't express how much I would recommend this company for jobs big or small. I'll definitely be reaching out to them for service in the future."
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+21

Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we purchased the house, it was a 30 year old home. Almost everybody in the period of five years to seven years wanted to convert to copper plumbing. So what they offered at that time was anyone you referred to if they chose to use their service, you have $500 cash payment which was really nice because half of our neighbors and our family members used them. I do not know what they do now, but it is a really nice service because they are a very good company. They did a great job."
President - George Anderson
Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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