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Heinen Construction

4.98(
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Heinen Construction

4.98(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Heinen Construction provides quality and professional services for the all of San Luis Obispo County. We pride ourselves on complete customer satisfaction and look forward to working with you on your next project. Feel free to call us directly @ 805-440-9620 to discuss the project you need completed. Don't forget to let us know how we are doing by leaving your comments and reviews.

"Project: Grading. We highly recommend Andrew! Very professional, prompt, and great communication with the homeowners! We are super excited to complete the now graded, clean state, backyard. He even encouraged us to make contact again, if we had any further questions or need advice after further installation of pavers/ grass/ pergola (our next step). Thank you Andrew for connecting with us and staying in contact."

christine h on October 2022

Heinen Construction provides quality and professional services for the all of San Luis Obispo County. We pride ourselves on complete customer satisfaction and look forward to working with you on your next project. Feel free to call us directly @ 805-440-9620 to discuss the project you need completed. Don't forget to let us know how we are doing by leaving your comments and reviews.

"Project: Grading. We highly recommend Andrew! Very professional, prompt, and great communication with the homeowners! We are super excited to complete the now graded, clean state, backyard. He even encouraged us to make contact again, if we had any further questions or need advice after further installation of pavers/ grass/ pergola (our next step). Thank you Andrew for connecting with us and staying in contact."

christine h on October 2022


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Champ's Handy Worx-Unlicensed Contractor

4.93(
14
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Champ's Handy Worx-Unlicensed Contractor

4.93(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Champ's Handy Worx, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good work in a good amount of time"

Cavan H on October 2023

Champ's Handy Worx, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good work in a good amount of time"

Cavan H on October 2023


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Wilber Construction, Inc.

5.00(
6
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Wilber Construction, Inc.

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Proudly based in Paso Robles, CA, Wilber Construction is a general engineering contractor offering a comprehensive range of services for both residential and commercial projects. Our core competencies include: Excavation, Earthwork, Underground, Utilties, Drainage and Concrete Construction. Wilber Construction, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Fantastic work, Honest, reliable, easy to work with. Family built and run business. I won t use anyone else. Highly recommend!!!"

Jan P on March 2019

Proudly based in Paso Robles, CA, Wilber Construction is a general engineering contractor offering a comprehensive range of services for both residential and commercial projects. Our core competencies include: Excavation, Earthwork, Underground, Utilties, Drainage and Concrete Construction. Wilber Construction, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Fantastic work, Honest, reliable, easy to work with. Family built and run business. I won t use anyone else. Highly recommend!!!"

Jan P on March 2019


PAYTON'S PLUMBING

5.00(
4
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PAYTON'S PLUMBING

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tyler from Payton‘s plumbing did an excellent job on what we hired him to do. He also was very polite and timely."

Mary R on December 2025

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tyler from Payton‘s plumbing did an excellent job on what we hired him to do. He also was very polite and timely."

Mary R on December 2025


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RE Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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RE Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

RE Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. RE Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"I hired RE Construction to grade a sloped driveway. Robert made the process easy and turned my idea into a reality. I can’t say enough about his professionalism and attention to detail. I’d recommend RE to anyone and will use their services again in the future. "

Brandon T on October 2025

RE Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. RE Construction LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"I hired RE Construction to grade a sloped driveway. Robert made the process easy and turned my idea into a reality. I can’t say enough about his professionalism and attention to detail. I’d recommend RE to anyone and will use their services again in the future. "

Brandon T on October 2025


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JH Plumbing

5.00(
2
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JH Plumbing

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

21 years experience. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fast efficient and clean did a good job"

Ray V on December 2025

21 years experience. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fast efficient and clean did a good job"

Ray V on December 2025


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L Jones Earthworks

New on AngiNew on Angi
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L Jones Earthworks

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

L Jones Earthworks is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

L Jones Earthworks is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Palafox Construction

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Palafox Construction

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 13 years of experience. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

With over 13 years of experience. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!


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Whit's-Turn Tree Care

4.97(
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Whit's-Turn Tree Care

4.97(
30
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whit's Turn employees ten professional tree workers, and one ISA certified arborist. We have the right equipment to get your job done in a timely manner, for a reasonable price. Sub contracts are given for crane service and semi trucks as needed. Estimates are always free and the minimum service charge for in town work is $200.00 any work not "in town" will be assesed by travel time Whit's Turn is now delivering woodchips to you! $10.00 per yard, local delivery included on a 12 yard minimum.

Whit's Turn employees ten professional tree workers, and one ISA certified arborist. We have the right equipment to get your job done in a timely manner, for a reasonable price. Sub contracts are given for crane service and semi trucks as needed. Estimates are always free and the minimum service charge for in town work is $200.00 any work not "in town" will be assesed by travel time Whit's Turn is now delivering woodchips to you! $10.00 per yard, local delivery included on a 12 yard minimum.


18 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through e-mail.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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