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Q: How long does it take an excavator to dig a pool?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-build-pool.htm">time it takes to build a pool</a>&mdash;and dig out the area&mdash;varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.</p></div>

Q: Who is responsible for construction dust?

• <div><p>Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-eliminate-drywall-dust.htm">Eliminating drywall dust</a> is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.</p></div>

Q: Should I hire an excavation company for land grading or yard leveling?

• <div><p>Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they&rsquo;re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to dig a trench by hand or machine?

• <div><p>The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.</p></div>

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Reed Construction

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Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Showed up on time, completed the project with attention to detail, and was extremely professional and courteous. I recommend Reed to everyone, and will contact again in the future if I need more excavation done."

Response time10 hrs

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H2AO, LLC DBA Oilar General Engineering

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Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

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Offers commercial services

"Branson graded our driveway and did a fantastic job! He responded quickly after a major rainstorm washed out parts of the road. The 1/4 mile driveway was repaired and graded before we had any more storm damage. The job was started right away and finished on schedule. I would definitely hire Branson Enterprise again."

Response time3 days

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Northstate Earthworks

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Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Ben Hodges, owner of Northstate Earthworks based in Redding, California.\nI provide local excavation and earthmoving services for property owners and contractors around the Redding area. At Northstate Earthworks, I focus on jobs like land clearing, trenching, grading, and general dirt work to help get projects started and keep them moving.\nI take pride in doing reliable, honest work and treating every property like it’s my own. If you need help with excavation or earthmoving around your property, feel free to reach out to Northstate Earthworks.\n

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."

Response time2 days

Response rate97%

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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."

+41

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really easy to communicate with. Was able to come give an estimate and schedule work right away, which is amazing bc majority of the local excavation companies are being contracted to work the wildfires. He was helpful with decision-making and did extra things outside the scope of job expectation. Will definitely use this company again."

Response time1 day

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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.

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Serving Lakehead, 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."

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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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Brad Constant Construction

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Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Not a better guy to do business with!"

Response time40 mins

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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