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Last update on December 17, 2025
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Quick and efficient. Unfortunately, some large globs of concrete outside of the frames were left behind. Is was so wet and a bit muddy, they were probably missed in the cleanup."
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"I cannot recommend Church Johnson Grading and Construction enough. Their professionalism, expertise, and exceptional results make them a top choice for all future projects"
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Silverback Hauling promptly returned my call to schedule a time to haul away broken concrete and brick. They called before their arrival, and they arrived promptly at the scheduled time. They went right to work and 3 of them loaded and hauled away about 3 yards of material in about a half hour. All were very friendly and professional. They cleaned the area thoroughly, leaving no trace of themselves or the material they took away. I was very happy with their work and would use them again in the future."
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Oscar and his crew were professional, friendly and affordable. The whole job looked so nice, I would recommend Down Under Services to anyone needing landscaping work."
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Luis, did a wonderful job installing a retaining wall, pavers, laying sod and river rock edging for us. We are very satisfied with how lovely everything looks."
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Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1948
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent Service. Showed up each morning on time and the crew was very professional. Cleaned up each day they were done. Final patching of walls was excellent and done very professionally.
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Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I needed to have old shelving removed from my garage. This company did the work cleanly and efficiently, and on short notice! I definitely recommend them, and will use them for future demo needs."
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1947
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Service was good but little expensive. Service was pretty good. They clear the lines and I don't have any problem. For now im not going to use them again because i will look something cheaper."
Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
"Our experience with Apollo Pavers was exceptional. We contacted four different paver companies, and Apollo was the only company to create a professional design up front. Paola, Apollo's design architect, even revised our design (complete with CAD drawing) at no charge before a contract was signed. Her design was beautiful, and incorporated all of our original ideas plus some thoughts of her own. The contract itself was very detailed and professional, and clearly spelled out every phase of the project.
Everyone in the company was very pleasant to deal with, and patiently answered all of our questions, both up front and throughout the project. The work proceeded without delay, and there were no surprises. The workers were all friendly and courteous, and worked extremely hard. Apollo promptly replaced the sod in the front yard which was damaged during the project, as was promised in the beginning.
The final outcome of the project exceeded our expectations, and is beautiful. Everyone who has seen our backyard has been very impressed. We would recommend Apollo Pavers without hesitation.
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Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
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.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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