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"Really appreciated his support, help and timeliness of the service. Would use him again."

Pamela B on January 2020

Cal-Tech Pump Well & Water Treatment is your local groundwater professionals. We guarentee our work and your satisfaction. We offer 24 hour emergency service, senior & veteran discounts. Call the experts!

"Really appreciated his support, help and timeliness of the service. Would use him again."

Pamela B on January 2020


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Mike's Home Improvement

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Mike's Home Improvement

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
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We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Easy to work with, got the job done in a timely manner with quality work"

Mitch B on October 2025

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Easy to work with, got the job done in a timely manner with quality work"

Mitch B on October 2025


I have been in the Cobb area for over 60 years. I am retired and now have the time to devote to growing my business. I am reliable and have competitive rates.



Lake County Pumpers

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Lake County Pumpers

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5 years of experience

Lake County Pumpers, located in Lower Lake, California, is a family-owned and operated septic company. We have been serving and trusted by residential and commercial septic clients since 2020. Our staff specializes in septic pumping, grease trap pumping, pump or tank repairs, and engineered septic system installation or maintenance. No matter how big or small you think the problem is, you can rely on Lake County Pumpers for assistance.

Lake County Pumpers, located in Lower Lake, California, is a family-owned and operated septic company. We have been serving and trusted by residential and commercial septic clients since 2020. Our staff specializes in septic pumping, grease trap pumping, pump or tank repairs, and engineered septic system installation or maintenance. No matter how big or small you think the problem is, you can rely on Lake County Pumpers for assistance.


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Humbles grading

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Humbles grading

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We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.

We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.


Kazco

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Kazco

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We offer all construction services from underground to finished buildings and homes. Specializing in excavation.

We offer all construction services from underground to finished buildings and homes. Specializing in excavation.


Branson Enterprises

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Branson Enterprises

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18 years of experience

We do site development from minor to major jobs including taking down dead trees ,excavating stumps ,engineered fill compactions , underground utilities, septic systems, erosion control, wire wall retaining wall construction, road construction.No job to small go to bransonenterprises.org for a sample of some of our services we offer.

We do site development from minor to major jobs including taking down dead trees ,excavating stumps ,engineered fill compactions , underground utilities, septic systems, erosion control, wire wall retaining wall construction, road construction.No job to small go to bransonenterprises.org for a sample of some of our services we offer.


Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works

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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works

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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.

Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.


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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.

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. 

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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