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Avatar for Castaneda Grading & Excavating
Castaneda Grading & Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Humberto is a very creative problem solver! Personable and definitely interested in customer satisfaction, so spends time understanding the full scope of the problem. The problem was the subterranean north wall of the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo that was far from being waterproof, especially with the rains last winter. Castaneda dug out the soil next to the wall, pressure washed it and applied two coats of DryLok and then a layer of Henryâ s waterproofing. Then Humberto installed a French drain and then a big pipe to route the water off of five downspouts. To get the correct drainage slope, more excavating needed to be done than anticipated. Removed five landscaped trees and lots of concrete that was in the way of the drains which were to be routed under city sidewalks."
Garden
Graded
Finished driveway
Final slope grade
Finish grade 4 inches below sidewalk

+77

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
JOHN MOUNTAIN
5.0(
7
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot say enough about how good this experience with John Mountain/Mountain Engineering has been. They said it would be 3 weeks; anti was. The work was painstakingly done, including a French drain behind the wall. And they replaced the plants that were destroyed during the process, which was an unexpected bonus."
Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving
4.7(
15
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ROSE VALLEY EARTHWORKS & PAVING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business. Please call for your free estimate today! RVEP 707-537-5885

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Sola De Vega Landscaping
4.6(
12
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would very highly recommend Sola de Vega. They removed our old grass and some soil, sprayed the area with an herbicide to prevent unwanted grasses from returning, installed a gopher/mole guard, replaced the sprinkler heads, and installed new topsoil and sod. Saul was very quick to respond to our request for a bid and was very reasonable in his estimate and final costs for the project. I can't speak highly enough to characterize his professionalism, rapid follow-up to our questions and concerns, and great communication and friendly demeanor. The project was completed on time, including installation and clean-up, and the results were beautiful."
First phase of installation
90 % finished
finishing touches
The start of the project
digging old dry creek

+21

Response time6 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brightfield Landscape Inc
4.8(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Because installing a new micro-sprinkler system, they took out a section of the lawn and replaced it with plants, and trimmed my trees in the front of the house. They also replaced the old sprinkler system in the back with more efficient water. They helped with suggestions on selection, sprinkler types, and ground cover types. Their hard work shows in the wonderful curb appeal that they created with a more efficient watering system. I am considering having them come back at a later date to work on another part of my lawn and sprinkler system."
Russian River clean up
irrigation valve replacement
Russian River clean up
irrigation valve replacement
Russian River clean up

+51

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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IVANSCAPING CORP
5.0(
7
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Our Realtor referred us to Ivanscaping, and we are thrilled with the results from Ivan and his hard-working team. We needed a yard makeover to help with the sale of our home, completely replacing a large, unhealthy front yard with a new design to enhance the curb appeal of our property. Ivan met with us and helped plan a new landscape that would minimize the grass area for easier watering, and create a new perimeter featuring drought-resistent plants. We found Ivan to be very experienced, patient, and thoughtful with his approach, supplying multiple samples of stone and mulch for our review, and offering his expert advice on how to achieve our goals. He helped rough in the new design by providing both a digital sketch and walking us through the yard to mark specific locations for the new features so we knew exactly what to expect. Ivan recommended some specific plants and grass for us based on photos we supplied, and took care of all the details—making the project very simple and"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Juan Contreras Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Juan to redo my front yard. He removed the old lawn, updated the irrigation, and designed the new landscape. He did an amazing job and I am extremely happy with the finished project. He was on time and always communicated any changes. Juan and his team where friendly and professional throughout the entire project."
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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