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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

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Response time9 hrs
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Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got the job done right. Friendly service. Affotdable. Looking forward to keep doing business with this service."
Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system
Trex Deck
Grass installation
Landscaping design and project
Synthetic grass

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete
4.6(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an idea in mind and Dan recommended something else for specific reasons. It made a lot of sense and he was the best price for the work that needed to be done. He also helped with some drainage issues we had from previous contract work. Dan was very organized, professional, and clean. It was such a pleasure to work with him. I definitely recommend Ultimate Concrete for any work you may need."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation
5.0(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did a good job cleaning my front and back yard s. Removed all the weeds front and backyard"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Naibin Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edman was quick to diagnose and repair the leak in our bathroom. He explained everything and left it spotless. He is our go to plumber. Previously he redid our kitchen plumbing He is thorough, polite and quick to respond"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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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