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Avatar for Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
10
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Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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Customers say: True professional
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025


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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
5
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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024


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KainBrook Engineering Inc.

5.00(
6
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KainBrook Engineering Inc.

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

KainBrook Engineering excels in precision excavation work, including footings, foundations, piles, augured holes, pools, bioretention systems, and underground utilities. Our expertise extends to small and medium grading projects, slope repairs, and land clearing. As a General Engineering Contractor, KainBrook collaborates with a range of vetted subcontractors skilled in Electrical, Plumbing, Drafting, and Carpentry. We are committed to delivering the highest quality work swiftly and meticulously, ensuring no harm comes to existing utilities or structures.

"I had a drainage issue around a building on a concrete pad on my property. Jake, the proprietor, visited, assessed the issue and made a plan to put channel drains in the concrete pad to drain the water. He was able to put two well placed drains in the areas needing drainage. We have since had two heavy rains. No water has collected and the drains functioned perfectly. Price was very reasonable and Jake was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"

Kathleen G on March 2025

KainBrook Engineering excels in precision excavation work, including footings, foundations, piles, augured holes, pools, bioretention systems, and underground utilities. Our expertise extends to small and medium grading projects, slope repairs, and land clearing. As a General Engineering Contractor, KainBrook collaborates with a range of vetted subcontractors skilled in Electrical, Plumbing, Drafting, and Carpentry. We are committed to delivering the highest quality work swiftly and meticulously, ensuring no harm comes to existing utilities or structures.

"I had a drainage issue around a building on a concrete pad on my property. Jake, the proprietor, visited, assessed the issue and made a plan to put channel drains in the concrete pad to drain the water. He was able to put two well placed drains in the areas needing drainage. We have since had two heavy rains. No water has collected and the drains functioned perfectly. Price was very reasonable and Jake was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"

Kathleen G on March 2025


Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

4.80(
22
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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

4.80(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


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Mission Bay Plumbing

5.00(
5
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Mission Bay Plumbing

5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mission Bay Plumbing did a great job on the replacement of my bathtub. The team worked diligently through out the process and tidied up the place before they left the job site at the end of each day. They were very helpful at providing me with professional advice about the product, the different options I have, and willing to to work with me to get the job done. The entire team was friendly and their customer service was very good as they kept me updated on their schedule and progress. Overall, I am happy with the team's professional work. Great job!"

Ron H on August 2025

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mission Bay Plumbing did a great job on the replacement of my bathtub. The team worked diligently through out the process and tidied up the place before they left the job site at the end of each day. They were very helpful at providing me with professional advice about the product, the different options I have, and willing to to work with me to get the job done. The entire team was friendly and their customer service was very good as they kept me updated on their schedule and progress. Overall, I am happy with the team's professional work. Great job!"

Ron H on August 2025


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Sarco Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
3
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Sarco Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He was very good. On time, affordable, nice to work with and cleans up after he was done. I highly recommend Sarco. "

Monica R on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He was very good. On time, affordable, nice to work with and cleans up after he was done. I highly recommend Sarco. "

Monica R on November 2025


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RGC GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.

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RGC GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable business today.. We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority and will earn your trust for a lifetime. You can be assured you're in good hands with our crew working on your home improvement project.

When you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable business today.. We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority and will earn your trust for a lifetime. You can be assured you're in good hands with our crew working on your home improvement project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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