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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excavation work in this area is expensive. But with the right person - Austyn - you get what you pay for. He speeds through jobs efficiently and with attention to detail, offering updates & suggestions along the way. He knows his stuff and how to stick to the budget. I'm planning to have him back to do more work before too long."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Higuera Excavation and Grading
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t say enough great things about Higuera Excavation and Grading! During the last big storm here in the Monterey area, we suddenly discovered a serious leak around our door. Water was pouring in, and we were honestly panicking about the potential damage and cost. I called my friend Gary Higuera, and he showed up at a moment’s notice — while the storm was still going on! Gary jumped right in, quickly diagnosed the issue, and fixed the problem before it turned into a much bigger (and much more expensive) disaster. His pricing absolutely could not be beat. Thanks to his quick response and expertise, he literally saved us thousands of dollars in potential repairs. It’s rare to find someone who is not only skilled and professional but also genuinely cares about helping people when they need it most. We are so incredibly grateful for his help and highly recommend Higuera Excavation and Grading to anyone in the Monterey area. Thank you, Gary — you’re a lifesaver!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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ECO - Concepts
4.2(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jed was on the ball and contacted me and came out to see what I wanted on Sunday after I posted my request on Friday evening.He said it would be a month before he could do the job. I was pleased he told me about the delay. He brought in a friend who knows plants, since he is more of a hardscape guy, which I appreciated. He underestimated some areas, so it cost more and took longer than the estimate, but he kept me informed the whole time. His crew put some of the plants a little off from where we had discussed. The quality of work was great otherwise. The end result looks really good."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
RB Home Plumbing Repairs & Drain Service
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the quality of work that was done. Mr. Blanco has a style of professionalism that is all his own...I was in need of a bathroom remodeling, and was referred to RB. On time , had no problems throughout the job, from changing out all fixtures to replacing tub and shower, and sink. A complete revamp done to my bathroom! would definitely recommend RB to anyone who is looking for someone that knows how to do a job right. I'll even go as far as giving an extra star ... that's how satisfied I am with the work that was done. Thank you once again RB !"
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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