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

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quick and efficient. Unfortunately, some large globs of concrete outside of the frames were left behind. Is was so wet and a bit muddy, they were probably missed in the cleanup."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Profusion Enterprise, Inc.
4.9(
68
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful experience. Professional, follow thru, efficient. Really appreciated John and all he fixed for my garden"
Side Gate Repair
15 sprinkler station build out
Paint color change
Mid project setup
Concrete slab finishing up

+12

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quetzal Landscapes, Inc
4.2(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kristian was prompt, gave us a fair estimate, was flexible to our changes, his employees worked hard and the finished job looked great!"
Turf installed
Fence Maze and Trash can area.
Back Yard After
Scotts back yard
outdoor kitchen

+518

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Land Co.
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I great person with great work. Our backyard is like a paradise due to Jay and his awesome team. Best landscaper in Carlsbad."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barrios Landscape Inc.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Romeo and crew did an extensive backyard remodel for us, including installing an outdoor kitchen under a pergola, a fire pit with built-in bench, a whole bunch of concrete and porcelain pavers, sod/turf installation, and planting/mulching. He is talented in a wide variety of trades, including hardscaping, electrical, gas, and plumbing. Beyond that, he is a great guy--friendly, honest, and hardworking, with an eye for detail. He takes pride in his work and truly cares that you love the result. It was a pleasure working with him, and we look forward to calling him again for any future projects."
Escondido Front Yard
Escondido Front Yard
Escondido Front Yard
Escondido Front Yard
Backyard Remodel

+6

Response time9 hrs
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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RGC GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brent and his crew did some ashphalt repair on my driveway.They went into detail with what work they would do and were very thorough with the finished repair.Highly recommended!"
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
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SALMANTINA LANDSCAPE INC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

SALMANTINA LANDSCAPE INC is committed to excellence in 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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