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Cal Underground

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Cal Underground

4.75(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

LG Services

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LG Services

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16 years of experience
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Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

Precision Applicators LLC

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Precision Applicators LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer a wide variety of services backed with professional workmanship and the equipment to tackle any job! If it can be done with a small excavator, skid steer, or wheel loader; we can do it! Our services include, but aren't limited to; Light demolition (sheds, outbuildings, trailers) Land grading Cut new access roads or driveways DG, gravel, asphalt grinding application to new driveways, or to repair existing drives. Also great to add around buildings and existing concrete Stump Grinding (must be skid steer accessible) Brush and log removal, or piling Forklift services Lot cleaning Junk hauling and removal Construction or demolition clean up Garbage clean up and removal Landscape clean ups Haul off services Pressure washing

"It went great! Very professional to work with. The job was done 2 days quicker than expected because of their expertise."

Jason V on April 2024

We offer a wide variety of services backed with professional workmanship and the equipment to tackle any job! If it can be done with a small excavator, skid steer, or wheel loader; we can do it! Our services include, but aren't limited to; Light demolition (sheds, outbuildings, trailers) Land grading Cut new access roads or driveways DG, gravel, asphalt grinding application to new driveways, or to repair existing drives. Also great to add around buildings and existing concrete Stump Grinding (must be skid steer accessible) Brush and log removal, or piling Forklift services Lot cleaning Junk hauling and removal Construction or demolition clean up Garbage clean up and removal Landscape clean ups Haul off services Pressure washing

"It went great! Very professional to work with. The job was done 2 days quicker than expected because of their expertise."

Jason V on April 2024

Lopes Septic

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Lopes Septic

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VIKING CONSTRUCTION

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VIKING CONSTRUCTION

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VIKING CONSTRUCTION HAS TWO DEPARTMENTS SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES AND KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SERVICES, TENANT IMPROVMENTS, RESTAURANTS, ETC , WE OFFER FINANCING AND ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY

VIKING CONSTRUCTION HAS TWO DEPARTMENTS SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES AND KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SERVICES, TENANT IMPROVMENTS, RESTAURANTS, ETC , WE OFFER FINANCING AND ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY

NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

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NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

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Customers say: Terrific value

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

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Born to Build

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Thanks for your interest. My name is Kyle and I've been a Heavy Equipment Operator for 10 years. My experience includes running an excavator, dozer, blade, backhoe, skip loader, loader, roller, and compactor. I've participated in major projects while being employed through Granite Construction including mass excavations, loading/unloading materials, repairing landslides, crane pad grading, and residential subgrading. Other projects I have done include driveway/ curb demo, digging trenches for waterlines, septic tanks, and grass/weed removal to name a few. Along with this I also have years of experience in building tracks such as Motorcross and Supercross.

Thanks for your interest. My name is Kyle and I've been a Heavy Equipment Operator for 10 years. My experience includes running an excavator, dozer, blade, backhoe, skip loader, loader, roller, and compactor. I've participated in major projects while being employed through Granite Construction including mass excavations, loading/unloading materials, repairing landslides, crane pad grading, and residential subgrading. Other projects I have done include driveway/ curb demo, digging trenches for waterlines, septic tanks, and grass/weed removal to name a few. Along with this I also have years of experience in building tracks such as Motorcross and Supercross.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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