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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Pauma Valley - Updated Nov 2026

Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.
4.3(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Aguilera Demolition
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a family owned business with 15+ years of demolition and environmental experience. We offer services such as interior selective demo, site demo and load out. We also are trained to do mold remediation and assessment.

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Silverback Hauling & Demolition
4.8(
99
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time I've used Silverback and I'm about to call for a third job. They're fantastic! I had an old shed filled with pesticides and rat poop that I wanted gone. Without me even having to be there, Chris came out, took a look and then called me with an estimate of $450.00. I came home later that day and that longstanding eyesore was gone, the rat pooped cleaned up and the pesticides stored in a box and left for me to dispose of at the next neighborhood hazardous waste drop off day. Another great experience."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Down Under Services
4.4(
303
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best landscape crew we have had in 30 years of owning this home! They pay great attention to detail, and are quick to respond if a problem arises. They work hard, have a great attitude, and are very professional. Our yard always looks so great, and we receive many compliments from the neighbors.  "
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Seth Hohn Trenching
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and respectful. Seth and his team were attentive to details, on task quickly, completed the job efficiently, and cleaned everything up tidily. He even hauled away an old junky item from my yard when there was room on the trailer. I couldn't be happier with the workmanship, the effort, the quality, nor the price. HIGHLY recommend him for any project and will use him again for my next project!"
Shaping the land!
Heavy Equipment
Leveled Surface
Heavy Machinery
My Machine

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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