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L Jones Earthworks

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L Jones Earthworks

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3 years of experience
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L Jones Earthworks 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.

L Jones Earthworks 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.


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Madruga Construction

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Madruga Construction

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19 years of experience
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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.

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.


PAYTON'S PLUMBING

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PAYTON'S PLUMBING

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Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

PAYTON'S PLUMBING 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.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024

PAYTON'S PLUMBING 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.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024


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Kestrel Landscapes

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Kestrel Landscapes

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Based in Los Osos, Kestrel Landscapes is your go-to expert for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes, proudly serving the communities across the Central Coast, from Montana De Oro, past the iconic Morro Rock, to the inviting Cayucos Pier. Catering to both large properties and cozy backyards, we believe no job is too big or too small. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every outdoor living space, including landscaping, fencing, excavation, and concrete work. As a fully licensed and insured provider, we cater to residential and commercial clients, ensuring professionalism and peace of mind. Ready to transform your area or in need of assistance with your yard? Contact us today for a free quote!

Based in Los Osos, Kestrel Landscapes is your go-to expert for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes, proudly serving the communities across the Central Coast, from Montana De Oro, past the iconic Morro Rock, to the inviting Cayucos Pier. Catering to both large properties and cozy backyards, we believe no job is too big or too small. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every outdoor living space, including landscaping, fencing, excavation, and concrete work. As a fully licensed and insured provider, we cater to residential and commercial clients, ensuring professionalism and peace of mind. Ready to transform your area or in need of assistance with your yard? Contact us today for a free quote!


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Holts Underground

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Holts Underground

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Grading and ground preparation for ADUs, septic and storm drain systems, grading for rain or drainage problems. Local owner-operator with 30 yrs experience no job to small, free estimates, low prices

Grading and ground preparation for ADUs, septic and storm drain systems, grading for rain or drainage problems. Local owner-operator with 30 yrs experience no job to small, free estimates, low prices


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HDM Landscaping

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HDM Landscaping

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our commercial projects include both new Landscape construction and restoration and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We work with architects and designers to produce beautiful, functional structures. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"I've hired them several times."

Adam C on September 2022

Our commercial projects include both new Landscape construction and restoration and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We work with architects and designers to produce beautiful, functional structures. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"I've hired them several times."

Adam C on September 2022


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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022

Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022


Swaim Excavation

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Swaim Excavation

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14 years of experience

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.


Kanaloa Kreations Landscape & Design

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Kanaloa Kreations Landscape & Design

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I was born here on the central coast and have enjoyed designing and building beautiful landscapes for the past two decades. Many of my inspirations come from camping and hiking throughout the area. I am very passionate about Kreating Kustom designs from wood carvings to waterfalls and everything in between. Give me a call today to find out how I can make your landscaping dreams a reality!

I was born here on the central coast and have enjoyed designing and building beautiful landscapes for the past two decades. Many of my inspirations come from camping and hiking throughout the area. I am very passionate about Kreating Kustom designs from wood carvings to waterfalls and everything in between. Give me a call today to find out how I can make your landscaping dreams a reality!


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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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