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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

4.80(
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023


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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024


Performance Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. DBA PPM Contracting

4.90(
5
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Performance Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. DBA PPM Contracting

4.90(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company with over twenty years of experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. We will make sure the job is done the correct way the first time. We love to build long lasting relationships with our customers so that we can help them with all their future projects. Give us a call today!

"Built 2 walls for us. Really knew what they were doing."

Bill L on September 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company with over twenty years of experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. We will make sure the job is done the correct way the first time. We love to build long lasting relationships with our customers so that we can help them with all their future projects. Give us a call today!

"Built 2 walls for us. Really knew what they were doing."

Bill L on September 2019


Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
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Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
10
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025


"Fantastic. I could not be more pleased with Proficient Gradeings solution, execution and completion of the work He and his crew Did for me. From the start I knew I was in capable hands. Alberto LISTENED to the problems I was having that was destroying a large dirt bank behind my house. His SOLUTION made perfect sense and I had a cost estimate and time schedule the very next day. Alberto arrived on time, ready to work with needed materials and equipment. Even with some additional work I added on the work was completed on time and there was no mess left. I have already hired Proficient grading to come back and do another unrelated job for Me and I have no doubt it will be done correctly, on time and on budget."

Ken B on October 2024

At Proficient Grading & Excavation, we take pride in the work we do. We strive to deliver a quality job in a timely and professional manner. Let’s us help you on your next project! Feel free to reach out!

"Fantastic. I could not be more pleased with Proficient Gradeings solution, execution and completion of the work He and his crew Did for me. From the start I knew I was in capable hands. Alberto LISTENED to the problems I was having that was destroying a large dirt bank behind my house. His SOLUTION made perfect sense and I had a cost estimate and time schedule the very next day. Alberto arrived on time, ready to work with needed materials and equipment. Even with some additional work I added on the work was completed on time and there was no mess left. I have already hired Proficient grading to come back and do another unrelated job for Me and I have no doubt it will be done correctly, on time and on budget."

Ken B on October 2024


Fluegge Excavation, Inc.

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Fluegge Excavation, Inc.

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26 years of experience

Fluegge Excavation Inc is a company that specializes in minor grading. We own light equipment designed for tighter access, but still strong enough to get the job done. We have excavators, skid steers & dump trucks to fulfill jobs requiring digging, trenching, utility installation, grading, hauling, import/export of material, demolition & site preparation. Some examples of work we do are septic installation & repair, sewer repair & tie ins, swimming pool excavations, ADU pads, digging footings & plumbing trenches, demolition of concrete/softscape/houses & buildings. We own many attachments for our equipment to make them versatile to complete the job efficiently, on time & on budget

Fluegge Excavation Inc is a company that specializes in minor grading. We own light equipment designed for tighter access, but still strong enough to get the job done. We have excavators, skid steers & dump trucks to fulfill jobs requiring digging, trenching, utility installation, grading, hauling, import/export of material, demolition & site preparation. Some examples of work we do are septic installation & repair, sewer repair & tie ins, swimming pool excavations, ADU pads, digging footings & plumbing trenches, demolition of concrete/softscape/houses & buildings. We own many attachments for our equipment to make them versatile to complete the job efficiently, on time & on budget


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J.P TnT

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J.P TnT

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Dirt work....underground utility's .....site clearing....grading..... concrete....not sure where to start? I am an owner operator in the industry for more than 20 years....let me help you plan your project and do part or all aspects. I can work hourly or bid your project. Don't know where to start give me a call.

Dirt work....underground utility's .....site clearing....grading..... concrete....not sure where to start? I am an owner operator in the industry for more than 20 years....let me help you plan your project and do part or all aspects. I can work hourly or bid your project. Don't know where to start give me a call.


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3BG equipment rental LLC

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3BG equipment rental LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

3BG is an owner operated business with over two decades of experience in the industry. we specialize in driveway, grading, demo, concrete, underground, irrigation, land clearing, and retaining walls. we run on an hourly basis or bid price upon request.

"Excellent. I needed footings dug for a retaining wall and my back yard graded for a concrete patio. Dave and team knew exactly what to do and quickly formulated a plan. They were on time and completed the job in a timely manner."

Paul C on March 2024

3BG is an owner operated business with over two decades of experience in the industry. we specialize in driveway, grading, demo, concrete, underground, irrigation, land clearing, and retaining walls. we run on an hourly basis or bid price upon request.

"Excellent. I needed footings dug for a retaining wall and my back yard graded for a concrete patio. Dave and team knew exactly what to do and quickly formulated a plan. They were on time and completed the job in a timely manner."

Paul C on March 2024


Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.

Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.


DEVCO RT INC.

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DEVCO RT INC.

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2 years of experience

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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