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Avatar for Full Circle Garden Solutions
Full Circle Garden Solutions
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up on time, kept me informed of there progress, advised me of the products available and procured the products and completed the work ahead of my scheduled time."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Creative Landscapes
4.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Creative Landscapes 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Davis Excavating
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very pleased with the quality of work and overall professionalism of the Davis Excavating . My project involved removing a lot of big cactuses and cleaning front yard. We highly recommend the Davis Excavating. The initial design and incorporated our ideas along with their own with the end result exceeding our expectations."
French Drains
Driveway with Culvert
French Drains
Culverts & Driveways
French Drain

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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EMC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Mitch showed up on time and completed the job under budget. This guy knows his way around an excavator."
Sagging gutter and rotten facia
Handyman Services Project
Remove gutter, cut out rotten wood
Handyman Services Project
Painted and replaced 2x6

+41

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kelley Excavation
4.7(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Best experience I have had with a home improvement professional since 2008 when I bought my first home. Kelley Excavation returned my phone call in a timely fashion, listened to my needs and came out to view the site. Within a few days I received a quote, which was reasonable. Once I agreed on the service price, we scheduled for the work to be done. The team came and accomplished the job while I was at work. They put my backyard back into place so perfectly I could hardly tell they had been there. Through it all I was most impressed by the quality of communication and customer service. Thank you Kelley Excavation."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H2AO, LLC DBA Oilar General Engineering
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quick service for a clean up job of tree trunks and wood chips. Courteous service representative."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Casa Contracting
4.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are general contractors but you had them listed as handyman. They would like you to tune that up."
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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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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