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Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Garberville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"They were available same day. They fixed the toilet in ten minutes and we're done. Very professional and nice. I would only hire them again?"
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Tyler Lewis
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Garberville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide the highest quality excavation and irrigation, in Humboldt, and all neighboring Counties. Our impeccable attention to detail, and prompt service, makes us stand out from the competition, and our pricing is always favorable to the customer.\n\nCall now for a free estimate.

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Landscaping Ventures Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Garberville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
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TM Custom Grading & Landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Garberville, CA and surrounding areas

I was born and raised in a local family run Landscape / Construction/Excavation Contracting Business. My communication skills along with full customer interaction with every aspect of the project , makes each job run smoothly. From Grading out a rural gravel road or installing a Septic system or concrete walkways patios complete custom Landscapes with water features Night lighting Fencing Chain Link or Wood . Free Estimates

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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