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Green Valley Landscape
4.1(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Reynaldo Nunez is a honest hard working guy. I had a large project that we hired them for. Remoldeled our entire back yard. Plants x30, Palm trees x10, some gravel work as well as sod installation to include sprinklers and drip system. He and his crew did an amazing job. The best part was he made sure we were happy every step of the way. He was very flexible to changes we made along the way and Pricing was awesome. I will not use anyone else for future projects. He made our yard look like a Tropical Paradise. Thank you Reynaldo, the Dinet Family."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Active Demolition
4.5(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Active Demolition. All permits were obtained, the work was done without any "extras" added on. I would recomment Active Demolition to anyone that needs his services. Shirley W"
mark pool walls
Cabin Before Active
26,000 Sqft center
Tree & shrub Clearing
another pool demo

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roof Rx
4.2(
1,190
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"not that great. basically paid $99 to get an estimate. included cleaning roof and minimal repairs. took a while to get appointment, and then when they came, they didn't even do the work! gave a really big estimate and then re-seheduled to have someone else do the work. they wouldn't totally replace the roof, gave different estimates to repair, I went with a different company to do a full roof rplacement."
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Roof Leak Repair
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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California Sewer & Rooter
4.4(
115
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Immediate Response on Emergency Services: Our plumbers are radio dispatched and we service the entire Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County areas.\n \nCalifornia Sewer and Rooter has been providing outstanding plumbing services to the residents of the San Fernando Valley since 1988. CSR is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing and general plumbing contractor offering commercial & residential plumbing services, fixtures, tools, parts & accessories and complete sewer and drain cleaning.\n\nDBA Michael's Valley Plumbing.

Drain
Hydro jetting
Main Line Sewer
Bad Section
Pipe Burst

+10

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well.  They were here when they said there would be here and finished when they said they would be done.... 3 days.  They were neat and cleaned up very well.  The wall patches were done well too.  After completion, there was a drip at an outside joint.  When we called, they came right out and fixed it.  We have had no problems since.
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President - George Anderson
Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Katonabuilt Construction
3.6(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Muscoy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"Completely removed all old kitchen cabinets and removed floors and sub floors. rebuilt the entire kitchen from the sub floors up. Some new electrical sockets added, walls floated and painted, cabinets and built in appliances added. Great new kitchen and excellent service
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Lanai
Courtyard
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+9

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

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