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Avatar for Bronco Demolition, LLC
Bronco Demolition, LLC
4.9(
89
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response with quote, which was really reasonable. They were able to complete the project right away. I had them remove glued down wood flooring, which is really difficult. A couple hours after they arrived the area was cleaned and ready for install. Will hire again for other projects."
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition - Progress Photo
Office
Space Fully Demoed

+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cotter Construction, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have been searching for a company to do my driveway for over a year. I was scared to pull the trigger on a 3,400sqft driveway. When Andrew reached out to me, He spent tons of time explaining everything in detail (also educating me about the process) and that was something different. You could tell how passionate he was to just make a killer project for the customer. Then once he came by, he continued same thing, and actually saved me a bunch of money! He created a design that took off 20% of the concrete. I felt very comfortable finally making our decision. Andrew communicated everything through the process and if I had a question I quickly had the answer. His crew was terrific, kind, funny and professional. The concrete looks fantastic. The kids love it more then my wife and I. Would I use this company again? Well, we are planning the back patio, my moms driveway and my place of business... if that says anything! Thank you Andrew!"
Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Enviroscape Construction, Inc.
3.9(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic work! From demo, hardscape, decking, pebble field, irrigation, lighting and planting, all came out perfectly. I started my process bidding from seven landscapers. Many with excellent references. Ron, Rigo and the team at EnviroScape exceeded my expectations. Ron worked hard to get to my price, showed up on the job regularly and made it happen ahead of schedule. Rigo and the team arrived every morning and made fast progress on a daily basis. As the project evolved there were several changes to the landscape plan. Each was implemented quickly and either didn’t impact the bid or did so very fairly or minimally. We’re thrilled with the result. Ron made it fun and better than the original scope of the plans. Highly recommend EnviroScape for quality, timeliness and value."
an impressive backyard pool with a hot tub overflow
Outdoor landscaping with wood pergola, large pool, waterfall, and rock retaining wall
a close up view of side yard landscaping with a garden rock retaining wall and a stone paver walkway
Our Work
a home exterior with view of a covered, stone porch with a red brick border

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Environmental Landscape Design, Inc.
3.7(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I received two other estimates before contacting Home Advisor and thus Rene from Environmental... I knew from the moment that I spoke to Rene that I liked him and would most likely hire him. He was presentable, listened to my ideas and then offered up some of his own for what he thought might look nice and work well for my project. He spent at least An hour here, taking measurements and plotting the job and returned the following day with his estimate. Rene was definitely not the cheapest however he was definitely the most thorough, precise and professional... He busted his butt over the next two weeks and knocked it out of the park! I will most certainly hire Rene again and will recommend him to my friends and family without a doubt... Thank You Rene!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
C.J.D DEMOLITION
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

C.J.D. Demolition is a licensed, bonded, and insured building moving and demolition contractor based in Orange, California. Specializing in structural, selective, and interior teardowns, C.J.D. Demolition serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Orange County and the greater Southern California area.

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Aguilera Demolition
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a family owned business with 15+ years of demolition and environmental experience. We offer services such as interior selective demo, site demo and load out. We also are trained to do mold remediation and assessment.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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