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Cal Underground

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Cal Underground

4.75(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023


LG Services

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LG Services

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16 years of experience
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Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!


Precision Applicators LLC

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Precision Applicators LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer a wide variety of services backed with professional workmanship and the equipment to tackle any job! If it can be done with a small excavator, skid steer, or wheel loader; we can do it! Our services include, but aren't limited to; Light demolition (sheds, outbuildings, trailers) Land grading Cut new access roads or driveways DG, gravel, asphalt grinding application to new driveways, or to repair existing drives. Also great to add around buildings and existing concrete Stump Grinding (must be skid steer accessible) Brush and log removal, or piling Forklift services Lot cleaning Junk hauling and removal Construction or demolition clean up Garbage clean up and removal Landscape clean ups Haul off services Pressure washing

"It went great! Very professional to work with. The job was done 2 days quicker than expected because of their expertise."

Jason V on April 2024

We offer a wide variety of services backed with professional workmanship and the equipment to tackle any job! If it can be done with a small excavator, skid steer, or wheel loader; we can do it! Our services include, but aren't limited to; Light demolition (sheds, outbuildings, trailers) Land grading Cut new access roads or driveways DG, gravel, asphalt grinding application to new driveways, or to repair existing drives. Also great to add around buildings and existing concrete Stump Grinding (must be skid steer accessible) Brush and log removal, or piling Forklift services Lot cleaning Junk hauling and removal Construction or demolition clean up Garbage clean up and removal Landscape clean ups Haul off services Pressure washing

"It went great! Very professional to work with. The job was done 2 days quicker than expected because of their expertise."

Jason V on April 2024


Lopes Septic

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Lopes Septic

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VIKING CONSTRUCTION

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VIKING CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VIKING CONSTRUCTION HAS TWO DEPARTMENTS SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES AND KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SERVICES, TENANT IMPROVMENTS, RESTAURANTS, ETC , WE OFFER FINANCING AND ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY

VIKING CONSTRUCTION HAS TWO DEPARTMENTS SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES AND KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SERVICES, TENANT IMPROVMENTS, RESTAURANTS, ETC , WE OFFER FINANCING AND ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY


NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

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NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025



Born to Build

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Born to Build

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Thanks for your interest. My name is Kyle and I've been a Heavy Equipment Operator for 10 years. My experience includes running an excavator, dozer, blade, backhoe, skip loader, loader, roller, and compactor. I've participated in major projects while being employed through Granite Construction including mass excavations, loading/unloading materials, repairing landslides, crane pad grading, and residential subgrading. Other projects I have done include driveway/ curb demo, digging trenches for waterlines, septic tanks, and grass/weed removal to name a few. Along with this I also have years of experience in building tracks such as Motorcross and Supercross.

Thanks for your interest. My name is Kyle and I've been a Heavy Equipment Operator for 10 years. My experience includes running an excavator, dozer, blade, backhoe, skip loader, loader, roller, and compactor. I've participated in major projects while being employed through Granite Construction including mass excavations, loading/unloading materials, repairing landslides, crane pad grading, and residential subgrading. Other projects I have done include driveway/ curb demo, digging trenches for waterlines, septic tanks, and grass/weed removal to name a few. Along with this I also have years of experience in building tracks such as Motorcross and Supercross.



Briner and son Landscape

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Briner and son Landscape

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Briner and son Landscape specializes in all things landscape. Including our newest division that focuses on providing grading, excavation and demo services with the same family owned and operated company that has made it's name for the last 40 years.

Briner and son Landscape specializes in all things landscape. Including our newest division that focuses on providing grading, excavation and demo services with the same family owned and operated company that has made it's name for the last 40 years.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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