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Avatar for JB Earthwork
JB Earthwork
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this service provider for a major Grading project, i needed an excavation for dirt removal, the service provider started the job but he did not finish and there is a lot of dirt that needs to be haul and a parts that needs to be leveled, the service provider is not returning my calls and i need to have this job done asap."
Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Reed Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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 start to 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 time6 hrs
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Ranch-Hand Excavation LLC
1.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Ranch -Hand Excavation 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.

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Response time1 day
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Pro Grade Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication was excellent, work was performed with high efficiency, and workers weâ re very professional and courteous."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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INTEGRITY EARTHWORK
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The company went above and beyond the scope of work and there prices were very reasonable"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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