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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, Mitch worked extremely hard to fix everything and make the needed repairs. I would recommend EMC Handyman to anyone. He took the time to make sure everything was right and was very knowledgeable on the materials and what was needed to make the repairs last not just half way do it like so many other people now days are. He was willing to listen to our ideas and suggestions and he went out of he way to make sure we were happy with all of the repairs throughout the whole project."
Sagging gutter and rotten facia
Handyman Services Project
Remove gutter, cut out rotten wood
Handyman Services Project
Painted and replaced 2x6

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Sandhagen Kegg General Engineering
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sandhagen Kegg General Engineering, 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
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Jones Forestry and Firewood
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mount Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Chaz's Yard Service and Etc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 4 years of experience serving Grenada California and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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