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Campbell Services LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Campbell services provided me timely excavation of driveway. His crew were professional and courteous. I was pleased with the time they took in making sure the mess was cleaned to my satisfaction along with taking extra care to preserve the existing landscape. I only wish other companies would adopt that type of work ethic."
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+75

Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Joe's Gardening And Landscaping Services
4.4(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work Joe and his crew did on re-landscaping our front yard was excellent. The project took longer than anticipated due to the large amount of pavers that were installed. The pavers were added seamlessly to the pre-existing walkways and even knowing what was in place previously I cannot tell where the old pavers stopped and the new pavers began. The new planted areas were likewise done with great care and attention to detail."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Quality Landscape Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BEST!! David's company was the best ever for the work performed. We needed synthetic grass, new fence, stone work, irrigation system, drilling, planting and more. As a senior I have had many projects performed by contractors. NEVER, NEVER have we experience the quality, perfection, performance, attention to detail than David. Very attentive and wonderful to communicate with."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Raya Engineering
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Raya Engineering, we sustain our company on the principal that our customers come first. We offer services that are tailored to your needs and we're ready to show you what our experience can bring to your project! Call us today!

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New Era Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finding a plumber who is there to solve the issue and not try to redo your whole bathroom is hard to find. Everyone wants to cut and replace but New Era Plumbing took the time to diagnose and fix what was needed. Efficient. Cost effective. Has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to do it in one morning. I feel like lots of plumbers wanted to hedge on what they could deliver, especially since they are turning off your water. I’m very grateful to finally find a skilled professional."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Vargas Landscaping
4.7(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was available by phone, and was flexible in scheduling meetings which is great. He was professional, and seemed quite knowledgable. In the end, I didn't use Nato's services because his quote was twice as much as the other contractor I was considering. Perhaps his prices may be more competitive in other services he offers. Either way, working with this company was a pleasant experience."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Platinum General Engineering and Construction
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a trenchless sewer line replacement done on my property. I got a great price for all of the work they did and incredible customer support. They repaired everything as though they were never there. I had a great experience working with Platinum General Engineering & Construction. They handled everything from start to finish without me having to deal with the city or other headaches. I highly recommend them!"
Water Main Extension with Asphalt Restoration
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement - Alameda
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement - Orinda
Sewer Drain Line Replacement Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

+26

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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