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Avatar for Precision Landscapes
Precision Landscapes
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service from Precision Landscapes was excellent..I called them and they finished up a project and came right over.. Brian Wagner is the man.. I highly recommend Precision Landscapes for being upfront and honest. It's a shame that I didn't find them sooner. Here's to a nice green lawn..Thank you. Bronwyn Johnson"
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Low Maintenance Landscape

+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Branson Enterprises
4.5(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Branson graded our driveway and did a fantastic job! He responded quickly after a major rainstorm washed out parts of the road. The 1/4 mile driveway was repaired and graded before we had any more storm damage. The job was started right away and finished on schedule. I would definitely hire Branson Enterprise again."
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
site development

+4

Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Justin landscaped my entire property: front, back, and side yards after my home was destroyed in the CARR fire. He installed pavers in the front driveway and porch area as well as throughout the backyard (patio and walkways) These have LED lights to light up the walkways. He installed a most beautiful large pond with fountain. Put in sprinkler system, fence, and planter boxes. The yard is exactly what I asked for. Beautiful trees, flowers, shrubs, grass, retaining walls. It is my own little piece of paradise. I could not have asked for a better result. He is kind and professional, with a good work ethic. I highly recommend Justin."
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.

+76

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Davis Excavating
Davis Excavating
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very pleased with the quality of work and overall professionalism of the Davis Excavating . My project involved removing a lot of big cactuses and cleaning front yard. We highly recommend the Davis Excavating. The initial design and incorporated our ideas along with their own with the end result exceeding our expectations."
French Drains
Driveway with Culvert
French Drains
Culverts & Driveways
French Drain

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Kelley Excavation
4.7(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really easy to communicate with. Was able to come give an estimate and schedule work right away, which is amazing bc majority of the local excavation companies are being contracted to work the wildfires. He was helpful with decision-making and did extra things outside the scope of job expectation. Will definitely use this company again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for H2AO, LLC DBA Oilar General Engineering
H2AO, LLC DBA Oilar General Engineering
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did many jobs for me, the house needed to be fire hardened great easy to work with fast efficient they had finished within the deadline and know all the current regulations and all the information for homeowners. Excellent resource for other realtors fire hardening inspections as well."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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