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Avatar for Bronco Demolition, LLC
Bronco Demolition, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response with quote, which was really reasonable. They were able to complete the project right away. I had them remove glued down wood flooring, which is really difficult. A couple hours after they arrived the area was cleaned and ready for install. Will hire again for other projects."
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition
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Office
Space Fully Demoed

+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westech Construction Engineering
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We specialize in Remodeling and Additions, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a bilingual company, and are happy to serve both our English and Spanish Speaking communities!

Response time3 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Environmental Landscape Design, Inc.
3.7(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Environmental Landscape Design, Inc., is a landscape construction company specializing in landscape renovations, water conservation by retrofitting to the latest technology of weather base controllers and soil sensors, and plant heath care through soil management, we design landscapes that balance the needs of the home owner and meet the needs of the landscape installed, we install pond less fountains, landscape lighting, hard capes and landscape reports.

Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Aguilera Demolition
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a family owned business with 15+ years of demolition and environmental experience. We offer services such as interior selective demo, site demo and load out. We also are trained to do mold remediation and assessment.

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fountain Valley, 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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Wilhelm Sprinkler Co
4.6(
87
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally called Wilhelm Sprinkler Co because a house I had just purchased had extremely low water pressure to the point my sprinklers weren't functioning.  When they came out, it turned out there was a water pressure regulator that I did not know about that was set too low!  I mentioned landscape lighting and Jorge walked me through the front and back of my house and we discussed various options for placement of lights.

A couple of weeks later, I asked for Jorge to come back out and set up my landscape lighting and he did a great job!  He was really, really diligent and barely even took a break.  9.5 hours and 25 lights and a lot of digging later, it was all done.  And the lights look fantastic!  He showed me how to use the transformer, set and maintain it, and gave me good tips on maintaining the lights and reminded me to inform the gardeners so they wouldn't get damaged. Jorge was also REALLY informative about how many lights you can safely put on a wire, watch our for the wattage of the bulbs I use, and don't max out the transformer.  He seemed genuinely concerned about making sure that after he left I understood what to look out for.  Appreciated that a lot!

The only bad thing if anything was really minor.  They were a bit short on landscape wire, and so some of the lights can't be moved around too much because the wiring is a little bit tight.  But I was able to move things around to my liking with no problems so I wasn't really too bothered by that.

All in all, I am really happy and will always use these guys for irrigation needs going forward.  Highly recommended."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
587
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely In love with the work that was done at my place! The result was even better then i had imagined, I had my bathroom and kitchen done. I have always been terrified of contractors as in the past I was ripped off, but this is not the case they communicated with me every step of the way and made this an enjoyable experience for me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or have work done in there home! Thank you again to US Home Developers Inc you guys did an incredible job"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Patios By B&B Inc
4.6(
315
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We waited to review our project 1 year after completion to be sure that all was well. We are very pleased with the final result. Our only mishap was having miscommunications with B&B when we requested follow up 4 months after project completion – our issues were resolved with a factory representative. No hard feelings. How It Went- Workers were professional and competent. Building on an existing slab is extremely challenging – because the slab slopes away and down from the house – 2 angles that need to be countered when leveling windows and doors etc. When corrective rework was needed (to compensate for a 2 inch site deviation) the team didn’t hesitate and B&B came up with an excellent solution. We retained the exterior stucco exterior of our house for the room and they finished the wall beautifully – it required a lot of fine and patient work. We asked for an 18 inch deep exterior pad – which accommodates a doormat and our foot print. It was done this way – although there was initial push back on this request. We also involved our own electrician, who is familiar with this old house – and we came up with an elegant solution to connect to our home. After project closure, we delayed evaluation until things settled out. Over the next few months, some of the sliding windows became increasingly difficult to open and close – and during an extremely fierce and long rainstorm we experienced a leak coming from one corner of the enclosure. We immediately spoke with B&B. With miscommunications with B&B, we resolved our issues with a factory representative in a single short visit: they added weep holes to the exterior, caulked, replaced a window roller and adjusted windows and the screen doors. We are very pleased with the final result. And so are our kitties."
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Open Lattice Patio Cover
Open Lattice Patio Cover
Open Lattice Patio Cover
Open Lattice Patio Cover

+41

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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