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At Your Service Plumbing

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At Your Service Plumbing

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Your Service Plumbing is 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. At At Your Service Plumbing, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

At Your Service Plumbing is 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. At At Your Service Plumbing, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

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Fender Construction, Inc.

4.57(
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Fender Construction, Inc.

4.57(
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Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I chose this business because of the ratings, so I had some high hopes for this very small job. My expectations were to make it safer for me and the other senior who lives here. I understood that it was a patch job. The crew did a sloppy job, I was left with a 3/4 inch lip on the top end one board that is a MORE dangerous tripping hazard than the holes., and runs 6 1/2 feet--(at least you could SEE the holes). The other top board that runs the the rest of the length of the deck is also a tripping hazard. (about 1/4 of an inch higher on the edge). He came back and fixed it, so I am satisfied."

Laurie L on August 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I chose this business because of the ratings, so I had some high hopes for this very small job. My expectations were to make it safer for me and the other senior who lives here. I understood that it was a patch job. The crew did a sloppy job, I was left with a 3/4 inch lip on the top end one board that is a MORE dangerous tripping hazard than the holes., and runs 6 1/2 feet--(at least you could SEE the holes). The other top board that runs the the rest of the length of the deck is also a tripping hazard. (about 1/4 of an inch higher on the edge). He came back and fixed it, so I am satisfied."

Laurie L on August 2023

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Cal Underground

4.75(
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Cal Underground

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

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Roughstock Construction

5.00(
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Roughstock Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Roughstock Construction is 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.

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"

Tanner N on September 2022

Roughstock Construction is 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.

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"

Tanner N on September 2022

Bellizzi Tree Service of San Jose

4.62(
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Bellizzi Tree Service of San Jose

4.62(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

For years we specialized in artistic beautification of Trees and shrubs in large Commercial business parks in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Now available to homeowners, Bellizzi Tree service supplies high quality professional Tree care at reasonable prices. Please visit our website! We are the only "Eco-Friendly,Green" Tree Service in the Bay area. We Trim, Shape or Remove just about any Tree. We also stump grind any size stump. We do Tree Aeration (because roots are just as important as rest of the tree). Aeration is the process of improving the soil to allow the exchange of gases between the root system and the atmosphere. Our Brush Chippers, Bobcat Tractor and my bid car Turbo Diesel New Beetle (which gets 52MPG) run with 100% recycled Bio-Diesel that is locally produced in California..

"Wonderful, kind, experienced, hard working crew. Very professional. Thanks Chris"

Denise L on February 2021

For years we specialized in artistic beautification of Trees and shrubs in large Commercial business parks in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Now available to homeowners, Bellizzi Tree service supplies high quality professional Tree care at reasonable prices. Please visit our website! We are the only "Eco-Friendly,Green" Tree Service in the Bay area. We Trim, Shape or Remove just about any Tree. We also stump grind any size stump. We do Tree Aeration (because roots are just as important as rest of the tree). Aeration is the process of improving the soil to allow the exchange of gases between the root system and the atmosphere. Our Brush Chippers, Bobcat Tractor and my bid car Turbo Diesel New Beetle (which gets 52MPG) run with 100% recycled Bio-Diesel that is locally produced in California..

"Wonderful, kind, experienced, hard working crew. Very professional. Thanks Chris"

Denise L on February 2021

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Royce Construction & Design Inc

5.00(
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Royce Construction & Design Inc

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Royce Construction & Design, Inc. is a small company that offers a total package to your building needs. We work through Conceptual Design, construction documents, and general construction for projects ranging from repairs, small remodels and additions up to new commercial and residential projects. We value quality and production and look for innovative ways to be the best in our business. We also service Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

Royce Construction & Design, Inc. is a small company that offers a total package to your building needs. We work through Conceptual Design, construction documents, and general construction for projects ranging from repairs, small remodels and additions up to new commercial and residential projects. We value quality and production and look for innovative ways to be the best in our business. We also service Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

Motherlode Builders

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Motherlode Builders

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mother Lode Builders is a licensed and insured company who is dependable with outstanding customer service. Our company has experience in new construction and remodels, along with numerous needs your residence or business may have. We also accept credit cards for your convenience.

Mother Lode Builders is a licensed and insured company who is dependable with outstanding customer service. Our company has experience in new construction and remodels, along with numerous needs your residence or business may have. We also accept credit cards for your convenience.

NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

4.50(
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NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

Van Note Construction

5.00(
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Van Note Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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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