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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Customers say: Quick response

"This company is fantastic. The cost was just right and the workmanship is incredible. The project was done much quicker than I thought possible and Dan and crew were always there when they said they would be. I can't recommend them enough. If you need a big project done, give them a call. I know if I have more projects in the future, I will not go with anyone else. You just can't beat the price and quality that goes into their work. THANKS DAN! You guys are top notch!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar Landscaping contracting was honest, timely, and efficient! They were professional and completed all the work we discussed and met our expectations. The crew were wonderful to work with! Looks great! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My friend recently had some work done at his house and recommended him. I called and told him what I was looking to do and he was honest and told me how I could save money and do it myself. walked me through the process and told me who to call with the city and approximate time frames. You don't come across this type of "good people" too often these days. I highly recommend Wilber Construction. Randy will be my first call in the future for any type of construction work. Thanks Randy!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Wild Sage Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wild Sage was hired to demolish and old retaining wall and fence on our property. They then installed an excellent and far superior replacement. The project was done extremely professionally and all details were considered. They took the time to consult with me for every decision. I felt like I was a part of the process the entire time and nothing was done without my consent. We have several other projects in the yard that we are already discussing with them. Their work is superior in every way and I would highly recommend them to friends and family. Thank you Wild Sage!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Tree Care & Excavation
5.0(
2
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had nine 40 foot messy pine trees in the back yard. Justin worked non stop in 100 degree heat and humidity, never complained. Meticulous about clean up, met our needs and a delightful young man with excellent personality"
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Concor Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Concor Construction, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.\n

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Elements Landscape Design Group
4.3(
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Employees are very hard working gentlemen. Frank is awsome with his crew. Job was done in 3 days. They all cared about your personal belongings in the yard. My neighbors are so impressed that they decided to hire this group for their yard and fencing. I would use this company agaIn and let my friends and neighbors know how wonderful the outcome is on the job that was done. Cynthia R"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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