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Higuera Excavation and Grading

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Higuera Excavation and Grading

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Higuera Excavation Grading and Concrete is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Gary did an amazing job and great clean up every day before they left knowing we were having to live in house while the repairs were on going. Highly recommend him and his quality work."

Susie B on April 2025

Higuera Excavation Grading and Concrete is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Gary did an amazing job and great clean up every day before they left knowing we were having to live in house while the repairs were on going. Highly recommend him and his quality work."

Susie B on April 2025


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Aleman plumbing, inc.

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Aleman plumbing, inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
76 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We also offer commercial and industrial plumbing repair and new solutions.

"Very efficient and professional "

Sylvia Z on November 2025

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We also offer commercial and industrial plumbing repair and new solutions.

"Very efficient and professional "

Sylvia Z on November 2025


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American made machinery

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American made machinery

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23 years of experience

My name is Odin thunstrom and I'm moving to Monterey CA. I have a catipiller 420D backhoe loader if anyone could help me get this machine to Monterey I would do the equivalent excavating work in trade please contact me

My name is Odin thunstrom and I'm moving to Monterey CA. I have a catipiller 420D backhoe loader if anyone could help me get this machine to Monterey I would do the equivalent excavating work in trade please contact me



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Aleman Plumbing INC

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Aleman Plumbing INC

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2 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Any time

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Any time


Epico Systems

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Epico Systems

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Epico Systems is locally owned and based in Watsonville, CA. We have been in business in Santa Cruz county since 2004 with a Class A business license. We are preferred contractors with AT&T, City of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and the City of Watsonville, as well as completing work for various local business and property owners. We have crews experienced in utility installation, tree trimming, concrete forming and finishing (including sidewalks, walkways, and pads), asphalt road repairs and asphalt driveway placement, retaining walls, concrete walls (trash enclosures, propane tank enclosures), landscaping, fencing, and septic/ sewer lines. Our equipment includes mini excavators, skid steers, compressor trucks, dump trucks, and boom truck for placing large objects,. All of our vehicles medium duty trucks and smaller which allows us to street park and fit into driveways as needed without taking up too much road space and blocking parking access to surrounding properties. We have the expertise and equipment to complete each step of the project from start to finish and everything in between without the need of multiple different subcontractors.

Epico Systems is locally owned and based in Watsonville, CA. We have been in business in Santa Cruz county since 2004 with a Class A business license. We are preferred contractors with AT&T, City of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and the City of Watsonville, as well as completing work for various local business and property owners. We have crews experienced in utility installation, tree trimming, concrete forming and finishing (including sidewalks, walkways, and pads), asphalt road repairs and asphalt driveway placement, retaining walls, concrete walls (trash enclosures, propane tank enclosures), landscaping, fencing, and septic/ sewer lines. Our equipment includes mini excavators, skid steers, compressor trucks, dump trucks, and boom truck for placing large objects,. All of our vehicles medium duty trucks and smaller which allows us to street park and fit into driveways as needed without taking up too much road space and blocking parking access to surrounding properties. We have the expertise and equipment to complete each step of the project from start to finish and everything in between without the need of multiple different subcontractors.


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Verde Enterprises

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Verde Enterprises

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25 years of experience

Verde Enterprises Inc. was established in 2000 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of concrete, framing, excavation, land clearing and more. We handle various industrial, commercial, and residential projects in the Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Monterey area. Give us a call today!

Verde Enterprises Inc. was established in 2000 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of concrete, framing, excavation, land clearing and more. We handle various industrial, commercial, and residential projects in the Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Monterey area. Give us a call today!




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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

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