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Aleman plumbing, inc.

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Aleman plumbing, inc.

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
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11 years of experience

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We also offer commercial and industrial plumbing repair and new solutions.

"Promptly acquired parts and the two man team showed up and had things fixed, correctly. All done in a matter of a few hours."

Mike W on November 2025

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We also offer commercial and industrial plumbing repair and new solutions.

"Promptly acquired parts and the two man team showed up and had things fixed, correctly. All done in a matter of a few hours."

Mike W on November 2025

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American made machinery

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American made machinery

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23 years of experience

My name is Odin thunstrom and I'm moving to Monterey CA. I have a catipiller 420D backhoe loader if anyone could help me get this machine to Monterey I would do the equivalent excavating work in trade please contact me

My name is Odin thunstrom and I'm moving to Monterey CA. I have a catipiller 420D backhoe loader if anyone could help me get this machine to Monterey I would do the equivalent excavating work in trade please contact me

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Aleman Plumbing INC

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Aleman Plumbing INC

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2 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Any time

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Any time

Epico Systems

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Epico Systems

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Epico Systems is locally owned and based in Watsonville, CA. We have been in business in Santa Cruz county since 2004 with a Class A business license. We are preferred contractors with AT&T, City of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and the City of Watsonville, as well as completing work for various local business and property owners. We have crews experienced in utility installation, tree trimming, concrete forming and finishing (including sidewalks, walkways, and pads), asphalt road repairs and asphalt driveway placement, retaining walls, concrete walls (trash enclosures, propane tank enclosures), landscaping, fencing, and septic/ sewer lines. Our equipment includes mini excavators, skid steers, compressor trucks, dump trucks, and boom truck for placing large objects,. All of our vehicles medium duty trucks and smaller which allows us to street park and fit into driveways as needed without taking up too much road space and blocking parking access to surrounding properties. We have the expertise and equipment to complete each step of the project from start to finish and everything in between without the need of multiple different subcontractors.

Epico Systems is locally owned and based in Watsonville, CA. We have been in business in Santa Cruz county since 2004 with a Class A business license. We are preferred contractors with AT&T, City of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and the City of Watsonville, as well as completing work for various local business and property owners. We have crews experienced in utility installation, tree trimming, concrete forming and finishing (including sidewalks, walkways, and pads), asphalt road repairs and asphalt driveway placement, retaining walls, concrete walls (trash enclosures, propane tank enclosures), landscaping, fencing, and septic/ sewer lines. Our equipment includes mini excavators, skid steers, compressor trucks, dump trucks, and boom truck for placing large objects,. All of our vehicles medium duty trucks and smaller which allows us to street park and fit into driveways as needed without taking up too much road space and blocking parking access to surrounding properties. We have the expertise and equipment to complete each step of the project from start to finish and everything in between without the need of multiple different subcontractors.

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Verde Enterprises

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25 years of experience

Verde Enterprises Inc. was established in 2000 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of concrete, framing, excavation, land clearing and more. We handle various industrial, commercial, and residential projects in the Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Monterey area. Give us a call today!

Verde Enterprises Inc. was established in 2000 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of concrete, framing, excavation, land clearing and more. We handle various industrial, commercial, and residential projects in the Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Monterey area. Give us a call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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