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SH Grading & Excavating
5.0(
16
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor and crew from SH grading and excavating was fantastic. They were conscientious, hard-working, clean, and excellent communicators. Jose runs his business very professionally and does quality work very reliable. I would highly recommend them."
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Dirt pile

+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E G Paving Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Edgar and his employees were amazing. Their bid was the best. Other guys said they would have to rip up pavement that this crew could do no problem minimally. The guys were so well groomed and polite. Not that that matters but it was an extra bonus. Lovely crew and incredible job in a few days. I will for sure use them again."
Driveways
Building pads
Concrete patio
Preparation
Asphalt pave

+4

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SH Grading & Excavating
5.0(
12
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am incredibly pleased with this company. The entire crew were 100% professional. The owner of the company took time to answer my homeowner questions as they came up. He was very patient and thorough. All the men on the job worked incredibly hard and stayed on task throughout the project. They installed the French drain, installed a washout and removed an old deck all in a weekend. I would most certainly recommend them."
We like to be level on our boxes
Here we set the boxes and level them
Boxes set and level started to back fill in small lifts
Electrical boxes
Box backfilled

+28

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
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Baker Excavating Co
5.0(
1
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He did wonders, was able to make driveways and flat spots on my slopped property. Gets the job done right, works quickly, and keeps me up to date with everything. I am going to be hiring him again here soon."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nickel Creek Landscape
4.6(
19
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dawn and team were great. Extremely knowledgeable and professional from start to finish. Very helpful design input and flexibility during installation. All was done on time, on budget. Highly recommended."
New landscape
Back Yard Project- Yard was from a empty slate
This landscape was a clean slate when we started,
Water adds a soothing environment to a landscape
Front entry

+81

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hays Engineering
4.4(
20
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Serving Middletown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The gentleman never provided me an estimate to grade my front and backyard. He was very thorough to take measurements, but I had to contact him to request the estimate after a few days. His response was he was too busy and couldn t do my project for two months, but he still never quoted me an estimate to do the work. Not very professional service."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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’s foundation.

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