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Affordable Construction Services
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Daniel for some mudslide excavating work. Job went well. He was prompt and reliable. Done on time. Would recommend."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Olivos, 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
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1st Demo, Inc.
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had my stucco stripped completely from my two story house. This task is quite labor intensive, and it would take me the rest of my year to do it, and I didnâ t want to do it. Cleanly done, no nails or detritus left around,worth it to me-very satisfied indeed- Dave Coon"
It is not done until clean
careful removals
Every detail is important
Roof removal
Same day progress

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J Tree Care & Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were gracious, hospitable, did what they sad on time, always communicate with us along the way, and very high touch in terms of their work. I would use them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M.J. Excavation
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3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt has worked for me for about 8 years on both my ranch and my vineyard. He has done a fantastic job on everything he has done for me. He is very capable, reliable, and honest!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tatum Asphalt
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Tatum just completed a job at my home. Very very professional. Did an amazing job. Cleaned up all around my home. Workers were friendly. I would highly recommend them for any asphalt job you might have."
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After Asphalt Overlay and Rock Install
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Constructing New Asphalt Driveway

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Grade Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Los Olivos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication was excellent, work was performed with high efficiency, and workers weâ re very professional and courteous."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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