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Avatar for King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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

+89

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Naibin Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cal Underground
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cal Underground did septic and excavation for my New shop and did one awesome job. Soon I’ll hire him back for my housing development!"
Close to finished new driveway, waiting on gravel
Guest House Demolition
Driveway Culvert Pipe Repair
Aerobic Septic System
New driveway in progress

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient I would hire them again in a heartbeat kdb"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. 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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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