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Active Demolition
4.5(
14
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Active Demolition. All permits were obtained, the work was done without any "extras" added on. I would recomment Active Demolition to anyone that needs his services. Shirley W"
mark pool walls
Cabin Before Active
26,000 Sqft center
Tree & shrub Clearing
another pool demo

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roof Rx
4.2(
1,190
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"not that great. basically paid $99 to get an estimate. included cleaning roof and minimal repairs. took a while to get appointment, and then when they came, they didn't even do the work! gave a really big estimate and then re-seheduled to have someone else do the work. they wouldn't totally replace the roof, gave different estimates to repair, I went with a different company to do a full roof rplacement."
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Roof Leak Repair
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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California Sewer & Rooter
4.4(
115
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Immediate Response on Emergency Services: Our plumbers are radio dispatched and we service the entire Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County areas.\n \nCalifornia Sewer and Rooter has been providing outstanding plumbing services to the residents of the San Fernando Valley since 1988. CSR is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing and general plumbing contractor offering commercial & residential plumbing services, fixtures, tools, parts & accessories and complete sewer and drain cleaning.\n\nDBA Michael's Valley Plumbing.

Drain
Hydro jetting
Main Line Sewer
Bad Section
Pipe Burst

+10

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well.  They were here when they said there would be here and finished when they said they would be done.... 3 days.  They were neat and cleaned up very well.  The wall patches were done well too.  After completion, there was a drip at an outside joint.  When we called, they came right out and fixed it.  We have had no problems since.
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President - George Anderson
Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Ameribild Contracting Corp
5.0(
3
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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i have to state that since someone had already messed up this job before Steve Letwinch got to have a go at ,it I was in the mode of watching everything like a hawk.  Two days after the start of the job I found that I could relax--the job site was left clean and swept at the end of each day.  The workers arrived on time everyday and worked at a good pace--I was probably a bit of a painby always "just looking in"  to watch what and how they were doing things.  Boy, what a difference from the other contractor.  Each worker knew what he was doing and they were actually working.  The jobs were tackeled concurrently - mainly the kitchen and the bath .  The third area was installation of the floor part of a deck.  There was some music ,but, it was at an acceptable volume and I noticed when Mr. Letwinch would leave the site for a reason he always spoke to one or two of his workers (I imagine they were his second in command) and reviewed with them what he wanted done,how he wanted it done and when he would be back.  Upon his return I noted that he inspected the work that had been completed in his absence and made sure it was to his standards.  At one point he was not satisfied with the mudding of the drywall and just made the worker redo the wall. He was just as pickey with the painters.  I felt I could relax because he seemed to as picky and detailed oriented as I am. 
The job was actually finished 1 day before it was promised-- that is something I have never experienced before -- and the final product was great.  I noticed that he was double checking valves, plumbing and lighting the day he was finishing.  We did a walk through-- there were no problems.
Seven or eight days later he called me --he had started another job in Mission Viejo and was going to be passing close by my house and wanted to know if he could stop by.  Since I was home and not busy I consented.  He just wanted to make sure in person that I was happy with the job and wanted to know if I had found anything that wasn't to my satisfaction -- I couldn't believe it!   We walked through the kitchen and bath as we chatted  giving me plenty of time to remember if there was any little thing that wasn't to my liking.  As he was leaving he told me he gets most of his work through referrals.  I can understand--I certainly do not hesitate to recommend his work and him when I hear someone is considering doing a small remodel or a whole second story. Also this knows his way around the permit process-- I was very impressed with his interaction with one of the code inspectors that came out to sign off on the job. In talking to the man he does jobs from $5k  to $500K  He can build a spect house or take care of fire damage or do a small deck.  He evidently also gets houses ready for market.  I would use him in the future as he was willing to discuss my problems, what I wanted out of the project and he came up with some great ideas that saved me a little money along the way. 

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Energy Green Builders
3.2(
100
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently renovated my 2bd/2 bath aparment in Hollywood with Ezra and his team at Energy Green Builders. This was a full gut renovation including two full baths, full kitchen replacement, all new flooring, windows, doors and paint. We came up with a budget and time frame that was both realistic and very reasonable, the work was completed on schedule and any hiccups or surprises were dealt with prompltly and professionally. There were several unexpected expenses that came up which they stepped up and covered without increasing my cost, I am very aprreciative and grateful to have found them and won't hesitate to recommend time and time again. They have already returned for follow up jobs with my neighbors and we will continue to use them. Over the time the work was completed, they left a clean tidy work place each day and kept noise and dirt to a minimum. Everyone that sees the apartment is amazed by the beautiful transformation thanks to the craftsmanship and vision of Rami, Ezra and all the workers!"
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+27

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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American Solar Solution
3.4(
51
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The installation crew was prompt and efficient in their work. They completed the installation within 2 days and returned to repair the roof tiles after the city inspector to ensure all broken tiles were repaired. There was nothing they could have done to make the installation easier or more efficient. Highly recommend this company as they've had multiple follow ups to insure my satisfaction. Since I paid for the work using a promotional balance tranfer checks from 2 credit cards, American Solar Solution rebated the balance transfer fee to me in the form of a check. That allowed me to receive 12 months interest free on the balance tranfers. Very nice!!
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kitchen sherman oaks
bathroom remodeling
fireplace
RACKING
PANELS

+5

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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