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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Poway, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pro Bright Construction Inc
4.7(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gus at Pro Bright went above and beyond on a Sunday to detect and repair our master bedroom ceiling leak. With water to the house turned off at the street we were desperate to find a contractor who could respond right away. Other contractors offered appointments Monday or Tuesday. Gus responded that he could be here in 2 hours to repair the leaking pipe, but could have Jeff, his water mitigation project manager here within 30 minutes to assess the water damage. These guys were both so professional. They shared the process, timeline and costs, and were prepared to start right away. They promptly moved my disabled husband and his adjustable bed to another room away from the work area assuring his comfort and safety. Gus repaired the overhead leak and turned the water back on. Jeff scheduled the water mitigation process to begin first thing Monday morning. We are especially grateful for the kindness these 2 professionals showed us in our time of need."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our roof was in bad shape and we needed to have it replaced. I had gotten estimates and decided to go with Home Pro Remodeling. Emil and Brian were our contact people for the project. Emil was very professional and paid attention to our concerns. He worked with us through the entire project to our complete satisfaction. Brian is extremely courteous and helpful as well! The project went very smoothly, was completed before the initial project end date, and the results were beyond our expectations. The job turned our beautifully! Our new roof looks FANTASTIC! Our neighbors have commented to us how great it looks. We are very pleased with our experience with Home Pro Remodeling and would definitely recommend them."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I cannot recommend Church Johnson Grading and Construction enough. Their professionalism, expertise, and exceptional results make them a top choice for all future projects"
Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C R Mitchell Construction, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job. They were careful to avoid water lines and other buried electrical wires. The workers checked in with me throughout the job so I got just what I needed."
Concrete driveway
Concrete driveway
Asphalt Services
Asphalt Services
Excavation/Grading

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sarco Handyman
5.0(
3
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick and efficient was able to install hooks and lights in less than 1/2 an hour and even did more than I asked. 100% recommended"
Garage cabinets
Garage cabinets
Garage cabinets
Garage cabinets
Garage cabinets

+27

Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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