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Ultra Construction Group Inc
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gio and the entire Ultra Construction Group team are amazing. They showed up on time and were incredibly organized and their attention to detail made the project even better then I imagined. I would highly recommend this company for any concrete project big or small."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rocha Construction & Earthworks, Inc.
3.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This job probably would have gone much smoother if the contractor had been at the job site regularly. One man was very competent, but the help hired needed lots of supervision. And since the dryrot portion was time and materials, I was very frustrated, workers were late, talked on their cell phones, and were not efficient. The contractor's response when I told him I thought he was going to be on the job site was, "I never said I would." He relied on daily conversations with the main carpenter. This might have worked had better workers been hired. After 4 months, a second competent carpenter was higher for a short time and that went well. I think the stucco sub-contractor did a good job but they were messy. The sheetrock sub-contractor took a long time patching, often missing spots and returning. The tile sub-contractor did not lay the hand-made tile very well so I have a constant reminder on his work. The painter did an pretty good job (the stucco is very rough)."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went great I highly recommend them All of their Employees Are very nice and hard workers no slackers Kept our property clean when they left every day They even laid big tarps underneath their trucks to keep the streets clean Marco would come by every day to check on things Louis the man that laid the pavers He did a great job He didn’t just throw down any paver he made sure the shapes and colors were just right like an artist he takes pride in his work We are very happy with our new backyard would highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vargas Landscaping
4.7(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We bought a 'fixer-upper' and of all the contractors (and we have worked with A LOT on this house) he is the top. He is prompt, he always follows through, his team works hard and gets the job done fast and well. If there are any concerns he comes out personally and takes care of them immediately. He is flexible and thinks on his feet. His pricing is very reasonable. There wasn't a thing that we didn't like about working with Nato and team. He is our official go to guy for landscaping and other projects. We trust Nato, his work and recommendations to us We would definitely recommend him to our friends. My husband found him on Angie's list and it was one of the best finds we have had in the 3 years we owned the house."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J Drains Rooter Service
4.8(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great luck that Jason of J Drains was working on a job near my home and was able to come by after he finished that job to check my hot water heater. He fixed it right away because he spotted what was wrong quickly. Jason was very professional and polite. I recommend this company!"
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Pacific West Asphalt
4.5(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul Stanley is my hands down person to go to for any concrete or asphalt work! He has such a wonderful team and fulfilled what needed to be done above and beyond. Got the job done in a very nice timely matter. Was very clean with his work, also moved things for me that I couldn’t move. 5/5"
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Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

+42

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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