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System Pavers

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System Pavers

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"A year and a half ago, we hired System Pavers to redo our driveway: changing it from stamped concrete to pavers. At the time, we knew we wanted to do the same thing to our back patio, but we figured it would be smart to try them out on a somewhat smaller project first, and then tackle the much larger and more complicated back yard once we knew we were satisfied. (Back yard is ~2,000 sq ft.) Needless to say, we were delighted with the work they did in 2019, and therefore asked to have the same project manager (Jimmy Jackson) again this year. That said, Jimmy had a long weekend planned out of town during our project, but things continued without a hitch, with Rich Daugherty stepping in to cover in Jimmy's absence -- absolutely seamless service! The project started ~2 weeks ago, and was completed in only 10 working days, including one Saturday (at our request -- so as to get the noisy jack hammering all done in as few business days as possible). Note that my husband had delayed moving forward on this project because he guessed it would take them a minimum of 4 weeks to complete it, with at least 2 weeks of jack hammering the old concrete. Wrong! It was more like 3 days of demo, followed by 7 days of construction -- and the demo all had to be done by hand: there was no way for a bobcat to access our back yard, so the guys used jack hammers and wheelbarrows to remove all that concrete. They are are FAST! They are also artisans: our house is of modern design, so the pool and back patio have lots of corners, which were mitred beautifully. They also added drainage to the patio, thereby solving a prior problem. The detail work was simply awesome! Any question we raised, they addressed, and we saw Jimmy or Rich here daily, ensuring that everything was picture perfect. Believe me, if/when we have any other hardscape that needs attention, we will call them again!"

Susanne H on July 2020

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"A year and a half ago, we hired System Pavers to redo our driveway: changing it from stamped concrete to pavers. At the time, we knew we wanted to do the same thing to our back patio, but we figured it would be smart to try them out on a somewhat smaller project first, and then tackle the much larger and more complicated back yard once we knew we were satisfied. (Back yard is ~2,000 sq ft.) Needless to say, we were delighted with the work they did in 2019, and therefore asked to have the same project manager (Jimmy Jackson) again this year. That said, Jimmy had a long weekend planned out of town during our project, but things continued without a hitch, with Rich Daugherty stepping in to cover in Jimmy's absence -- absolutely seamless service! The project started ~2 weeks ago, and was completed in only 10 working days, including one Saturday (at our request -- so as to get the noisy jack hammering all done in as few business days as possible). Note that my husband had delayed moving forward on this project because he guessed it would take them a minimum of 4 weeks to complete it, with at least 2 weeks of jack hammering the old concrete. Wrong! It was more like 3 days of demo, followed by 7 days of construction -- and the demo all had to be done by hand: there was no way for a bobcat to access our back yard, so the guys used jack hammers and wheelbarrows to remove all that concrete. They are are FAST! They are also artisans: our house is of modern design, so the pool and back patio have lots of corners, which were mitred beautifully. They also added drainage to the patio, thereby solving a prior problem. The detail work was simply awesome! Any question we raised, they addressed, and we saw Jimmy or Rich here daily, ensuring that everything was picture perfect. Believe me, if/when we have any other hardscape that needs attention, we will call them again!"

Susanne H on July 2020

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3BG equipment rental LLC

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3BG equipment rental LLC

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

3BG is an owner operated business with over two decades of experience in the industry. we specialize in driveway, grading, demo, concrete, underground, irrigation, land clearing, and retaining walls. we run on an hourly basis or bid price upon request.

"Excellent. I needed footings dug for a retaining wall and my back yard graded for a concrete patio. Dave and team knew exactly what to do and quickly formulated a plan. They were on time and completed the job in a timely manner."

Paul C on March 2024

3BG is an owner operated business with over two decades of experience in the industry. we specialize in driveway, grading, demo, concrete, underground, irrigation, land clearing, and retaining walls. we run on an hourly basis or bid price upon request.

"Excellent. I needed footings dug for a retaining wall and my back yard graded for a concrete patio. Dave and team knew exactly what to do and quickly formulated a plan. They were on time and completed the job in a timely manner."

Paul C on March 2024

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L & S Construction

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L & S Construction

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

L & S Construction has been serving the needs of satisfied customers since 2001. We do "whatever it takes" to get the job done right. You can count on our affordability, integrity, quality and hard work.

L & S Construction has been serving the needs of satisfied customers since 2001. We do "whatever it takes" to get the job done right. You can count on our affordability, integrity, quality and hard work.

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Naturescape Pools, Inc.

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Naturescape Pools, Inc.

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Customers say: Terrific value
21 years of experience

Naturescape Pools, Inc. is a family owned business in Riverside County California. We are LICENSED and Insured. We build in-ground swimming pools, spas and re-models. We specialize in turn-key backyards. We offer free estimates, we educate you on the process and offer tours of completed jobs where you can meet satisfied home-owners. Please call us at 951-378-7978 and let us know you found us on Angie's List for a special discount. We look forward to making your vision for your backyard a reality. WWW.NATURESCAPEPOOLS.COM Financing options available.

Naturescape Pools, Inc. is a family owned business in Riverside County California. We are LICENSED and Insured. We build in-ground swimming pools, spas and re-models. We specialize in turn-key backyards. We offer free estimates, we educate you on the process and offer tours of completed jobs where you can meet satisfied home-owners. Please call us at 951-378-7978 and let us know you found us on Angie's List for a special discount. We look forward to making your vision for your backyard a reality. WWW.NATURESCAPEPOOLS.COM Financing options available.

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Bernardo Concrete Inc.

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Bernardo Concrete Inc.

3.67(
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26 years of experience

Bernardo concrete is a fullscale concrete repair company specializing in concrete construction, concrete repair, and concrete demolition. Bernardo Concrete works out of Orange County but services the entire Southern California area. Bernardo can handle concrete repair and construction services for commercial, residental, as well as industrial projects. Call Bernardo Concrete today for a free estimate and ask for your Angies List Members Discounts. We would love to serve you today,

"Can’t even express how satisfied we are with our completed work. Suggestions were made and I’m glad that I went with their professional ideas that I’m sure comes from years of experience. The crew was professional and clean and was on time"

Roni D on May 2024

Bernardo concrete is a fullscale concrete repair company specializing in concrete construction, concrete repair, and concrete demolition. Bernardo Concrete works out of Orange County but services the entire Southern California area. Bernardo can handle concrete repair and construction services for commercial, residental, as well as industrial projects. Call Bernardo Concrete today for a free estimate and ask for your Angies List Members Discounts. We would love to serve you today,

"Can’t even express how satisfied we are with our completed work. Suggestions were made and I’m glad that I went with their professional ideas that I’m sure comes from years of experience. The crew was professional and clean and was on time"

Roni D on May 2024

Van Note Construction

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Van Note Construction

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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.

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

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.

Sky Construction

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Sky Construction

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Southern California's leader in Service, Innovation and Safety for nearly Two Decades. We pride ourselves on producing results both effectively and efficiently. Our innovative techniques and specialized equipment gets the job done safer, quicker, and more cost effective. "Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains our top priority" We provide top quality Industrial, Commercial and Residential Construction Services with unparalleled client support. We strive to be the leaders in the industry through: superior quality work, strict adherence to safety protocol, as well as maintaining a keen eye for the smallest of details; no matter the size of the project.

Southern California's leader in Service, Innovation and Safety for nearly Two Decades. We pride ourselves on producing results both effectively and efficiently. Our innovative techniques and specialized equipment gets the job done safer, quicker, and more cost effective. "Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains our top priority" We provide top quality Industrial, Commercial and Residential Construction Services with unparalleled client support. We strive to be the leaders in the industry through: superior quality work, strict adherence to safety protocol, as well as maintaining a keen eye for the smallest of details; no matter the size of the project.

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Last update on December 30, 2025

Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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