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Q: Do you need to excavate before squaring a foundation?

• <div><p>Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a crawl space be under a house?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How can you dig up a bush?

• <div><p>Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-bush-stumps.htm">DIY method for removing a bush stump.</a> Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.</p></div>

Q: Should I excavate in the summer?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Are underground downspouts worth it?

• <div><p>Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation. </p></div>

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Last update on December 24, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Our kitchen used to feel dark, cramped, and totally out of sync with how we live. We finally decided it was time for a change, and that’s when Zamir and his team came in. Day by day, we watched our old kitchen transform into a bright, open space that actually works for our family. The new open...
Dynamicz Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Would highly recommend his service, very professional and down to earth. Explained exactly what he was going to do and showed up on time. Trustworthy and friendly
Roark Pest Management
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Reviewed in January 2024
They are great the work is very professional
Barroso Landscaping Service - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in December 2023
Standard pest control and critters ??? in attice were inspected and prevention instituted. Very Charles Cooper was informative and helpful.
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Excellent job , very professional . Done in a timely ., very meticulous
RMS Home Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2023
Castro's came in and did an amazing job! Truly amazing... they trimmed trees, trimmed roses, cleaned up the back yard, removed weeds wow can't say enough about them... if you want a crew that'll give you a first class job, these are the guys... very personable, quick, pay close attention to...
Castro's Gardening Service
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Reviewed in April 2023
The move went fine but what the foreman did was absolutely amazing. We moved Dad to an assisted living home. He did not want to go and was fighting and arguing for days. He was making it very difficult and the day of the move it got real bad. Our foreman told his helpers to go outside and take a...
Logistic Pro, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Knowledgeable and friendly staff, especially Nat Childs who shepharded through process. Excellent quality work at a very reasonable cost. I was very happy with the finished results.
Chriswell Home Improvements, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Working with America Cool Construction was a great experience. Very responsive to questions and gave the most detailed bid out of the three I got. Itâ s way different than many other contractors we dealt with. The installers were polite and worked a long date to complete the job.
America Cool Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
I went into the project w a very vague idea of what I wanted and Tony helped me pull my idea together. He also brought pieces over as he was down so I could start to visualize the project, which really helped. Plus Tony is super personable so it was never awkward for him to be around.
One Cut Carpentry-Unlicensed Contractor
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