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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.

4.88(
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.

4.88(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021

Pacific Building & Engineering, Inc.

5.00(
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Pacific Building & Engineering, Inc.

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

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Tim B on October 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Tim B on October 2020

Hays Engineering

5.00(
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Hays Engineering

5.00(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, Hays Engineering 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. Call us today!

"They are very responsible and come through with their work. Very friendly and easy to work with them."

Joel C on November 2019

With over 20 years of experience, Hays Engineering 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. Call us today!

"They are very responsible and come through with their work. Very friendly and easy to work with them."

Joel C on November 2019

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Trav-Ex Construction

4.69(
16
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Trav-Ex Construction

4.69(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
15 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Trav-Ex Construction, has a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With over 20 years of experience, we have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keep our customers coming back! Give us a call today!

"I just purchased a home that had a canal that runs straight through my property. In order to get to the other side I needed a culvert put it in. I found Travis online and he was responsive and straight forward. Communication was excellent and he did extra things for me such as deliver gravel for me because I had asked him about it. Such a great guy! Would definitely hire him again! And price was fair! Thanks Travis! "

YONGYI H on October 2025

Trav-Ex Construction, has a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With over 20 years of experience, we have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keep our customers coming back! Give us a call today!

"I just purchased a home that had a canal that runs straight through my property. In order to get to the other side I needed a culvert put it in. I found Travis online and he was responsive and straight forward. Communication was excellent and he did extra things for me such as deliver gravel for me because I had asked him about it. Such a great guy! Would definitely hire him again! And price was fair! Thanks Travis! "

YONGYI H on October 2025

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August Plumbing

New on AngiNew on Angi
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August Plumbing

New on AngiNew on Angi
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64 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

August Plumbing offers full service commercial and residential plumbing installation and repair We specialize in tankless water heater systems, water filtration, TI and remodel work, sewer camera inspections, repipes, retrofits and much more. Contact us today for all your plumbing needs LIC. # 1097608

August Plumbing offers full service commercial and residential plumbing installation and repair We specialize in tankless water heater systems, water filtration, TI and remodel work, sewer camera inspections, repipes, retrofits and much more. Contact us today for all your plumbing needs LIC. # 1097608

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Crowned Legacy Synthetic Products

5.00(
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Crowned Legacy Synthetic Products

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Crowned Legacy Construction has been serving the Sacramento several years, providing professional tile product appliance installs and tile replacement needs. Our experienced team is employee owned and operated, giving you the peace of mind of working with a reliable local business. We offer free estimates and competitive pricing, so you know you’ll get a great value for your home needs. Whether you’re looking for an appliance upgrade or tile replacement, Crowned Legacy Construction is here to help. Get in touch with us today for a free estimate!

"Great help fixing the outlet problem. Thank you!"

Mary T on March 2025

Crowned Legacy Construction has been serving the Sacramento several years, providing professional tile product appliance installs and tile replacement needs. Our experienced team is employee owned and operated, giving you the peace of mind of working with a reliable local business. We offer free estimates and competitive pricing, so you know you’ll get a great value for your home needs. Whether you’re looking for an appliance upgrade or tile replacement, Crowned Legacy Construction is here to help. Get in touch with us today for a free estimate!

"Great help fixing the outlet problem. Thank you!"

Mary T on March 2025

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ACJ Equipment Services

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ACJ Equipment Services

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1 years of experience

ACJ Equipment Services is a highly experienced equipment operating company with 10+ years of experience that offers just about any service such as land clearing, dirt/earth work, excavation, demolition and much more. We are a family owned and operated company seeking jobs that we can make affordable for every customer. Our goal is to complete every job to customers expectations in a timely manner with nothing but professionalism. As a company our number one priorities are customer satisfaction, and quality of work we provide. We work hand in hand with all customers throughout the entire process of the job to make sure every need and expectation is met to satisfaction.

ACJ Equipment Services is a highly experienced equipment operating company with 10+ years of experience that offers just about any service such as land clearing, dirt/earth work, excavation, demolition and much more. We are a family owned and operated company seeking jobs that we can make affordable for every customer. Our goal is to complete every job to customers expectations in a timely manner with nothing but professionalism. As a company our number one priorities are customer satisfaction, and quality of work we provide. We work hand in hand with all customers throughout the entire process of the job to make sure every need and expectation is met to satisfaction.

PFS Engineering

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PFS Engineering

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7 years of experience

Electrical contractor, commercial and residential. Can provide wide variety of services from outlet replacement in you room all the way to street improvements and joint trenches. CSLB A and C-10 licensed contractor. Bonded and insured! READY FOR OUR NEXT PROJECT TOGETHER!

Electrical contractor, commercial and residential. Can provide wide variety of services from outlet replacement in you room all the way to street improvements and joint trenches. CSLB A and C-10 licensed contractor. Bonded and insured! READY FOR OUR NEXT PROJECT TOGETHER!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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