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Avatar for Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Attention to detail.. impressive finish. Herman did my artificial turf installation and finished my retainer walls and irrigation. impressed with his attention to detail."
Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system
Trex Deck
Grass installation
Landscaping design and project
Synthetic grass

+89

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete
4.6(
55
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I already responded to a request for a review for this job. I am not going to continue to respond to Angie's List for multiple requests"
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cal Underground
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cal Underground did septic and excavation for my New shop and did one awesome job. Soon I’ll hire him back for my housing development!"
Close to finished new driveway, waiting on gravel
Guest House Demolition
Driveway Culvert Pipe Repair
Aerobic Septic System
New driveway in progress

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient I would hire them again in a heartbeat kdb"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Platinum Dirt Worx, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job, communicated well, showed up on time, went beyond the scope of project to assist the homeowner"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King's Excavation & Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Kings Excavation is your premier choice for excavation and plumbing services in the Bay Area. With a strong emphasis on quality work and competitive pricing, we have earned a reputation for excellence.\n\nOur experienced team specializes in a wide range of services, including site preparation, trenching, septic system install, sewer line repair, and installation. We handle residential and commercial projects with precision and efficiency.\n\nWhat sets us apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction. We prioritize clear communication, timely delivery, and superior workmanship. Our clients trust us to deliver results that exceed expectations.\n\nChoose Kings Excavation for reliable service, competitive rates, and exceptional outcomes. Contact us today for all your excavation and plumbing needs.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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