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JOHN MOUNTAIN
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot say enough about how good this experience with John Mountain/Mountain Engineering has been. They said it would be 3 weeks; anti was. The work was painstakingly done, including a French drain behind the wall. And they replaced the plants that were destroyed during the process, which was an unexpected bonus."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ROSE VALLEY EARTHWORKS & PAVING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business. Please call for your free estimate today! RVEP 707-537-5885

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Juan Contreras Landscaping
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Juan to redo my front yard. He removed the old lawn, updated the irrigation, and designed the new landscape. He did an amazing job and I am extremely happy with the finished project. He was on time and always communicated any changes. Juan and his team where friendly and professional throughout the entire project."
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E G Paving Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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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

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Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
JG LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Monte Rio, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Julian and crew are fantastic and are perfectionists. They do the job right and more which is rare. I had them install a colored cement pad and a 12 x 14 gazebo on the pad. .All was done to perfection. Normally I am nervous when I have contract work done however this company made me so relaxed. They delivered better than high quality work as well as total communication. I am so happy to have found this company and will use them for future projects."
Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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