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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.
4.3(
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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

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!

Response time2 days
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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.

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Silverback Hauling & Demolition
4.8(
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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

Silverback is a family owned and operated business that prides itself on getting the job done efficiently, effectively and at the right price. We answer the phones 24/7, and we provide same day service as well as scheduled pick ups in San Diego County area. We always give free estimates and consultations in order to meet your needs in the quickest most cost effective manner. We continue to grow after 10 years due to our high level of customer service, quality of work & honesty. We solve your hauling and demolition problems, so call us today for a consultation.\n\nAdditional phone contact - 6196180676

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

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 10+ years of experience in residential and commercial landscaping and maintenance here in San Diego. Let us show you our quick, reliable and professional touch for any of your home needs. What you see is what you get and we ensure you will be satisfied with our work. We would like you to be our next happy customer!

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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North and South Landscaping and Tree Care, Inc.
4.5(
290
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Pedro Velasquez Landscape & Tree Service, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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

With years of experience, DB Dirtworks is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

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Heavy Equipment
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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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 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Repiping Professionals specialize in Copper and PEX repiping. Our highly-trained technicians take pride in delivering high quality installations, and stand behind every re-piping project with our lifetime guarantee. As California's Leading Re-piping Specialist, we look forward to answering your questions, and transforming your old pipe system into a new, complete and high-quality system providing decades of worry-free usage. Additional phone - (818) 408-4100.

President - George Anderson
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Transcend Demolition. We have been proudly serving the all of California since 2004. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. We specialize in Demolition, Grading, Excavations, interior remodeling, and many more types of projects. Give us a call or txt at, (323)594-0461,to schedule a job walk or get a quick quote. Email address: [email protected]

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apollo Pavers
3.9(
23
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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 2009

After 23 years of experience, and having completed thousands of beautiful projects all throughout Southern California, Apollo Pavers was created. Apollo Pavers is unique in the fact that the owner and staff have both great amounts of experience and beautiful craftsmanship, and in the fact that they truly care about each job, making sure that everything goes well from start to finish. With this dedication and commitment to each project, our staff makes sure that each project they complete is a masterpiece. Our passion for pavers also means that we are always on the lookout for the newest technology and methods available, so that we can be one step ahead of the competition. Request a free estimate today, and find out why Apollo Pavers is the right option for you.

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, 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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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