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Avatar for JPC Rooter & Plumbing

JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

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!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022

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!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022


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SH Grading & Excavating

5.00(
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SH Grading & Excavating

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We provide grading, paving, underground, trenching, demolition services.

"Great attention to detail and terrific communication. "

Robert R on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We provide grading, paving, underground, trenching, demolition services.

"Great attention to detail and terrific communication. "

Robert R on December 2025


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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H K & S Plumbing Co.

4.72(
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H K & S Plumbing Co.

4.72(
74
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing H K & S Plumbing Co.! We are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service to all of our existing, and future, clients. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company. No job is too big or too small. Call today!

"Henry was prompt, very knowledgeable and was extremely easy to work with and professional. I would recommend him for your plumbing needs"

Wendy P on December 2025

Thank you for choosing H K & S Plumbing Co.! We are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service to all of our existing, and future, clients. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company. No job is too big or too small. Call today!

"Henry was prompt, very knowledgeable and was extremely easy to work with and professional. I would recommend him for your plumbing needs"

Wendy P on December 2025


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
21
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Customers say: True professional
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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. "

Yolanda F on October 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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. "

Yolanda F on October 2025


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Campbell Services LLC

5.00(
7
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Campbell Services LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

4.43(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


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E G Paving Construction, Inc.

5.00(
2
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E G Paving Construction, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

E G Paving Construction is a premier paving company serving Sonoma County, Napa County and Marin County.We offer a full range of asphalt and concrete paving solutions for both large and small projects. Specializing in Asphalt Done, Grading, Concrete Replace, Sewer, Storm Drain, Pipes or any such excavations call 707-791-0317 to get a quote.

"Edgar and his employees were amazing. Their bid was the best. Other guys said they would have to rip up pavement that this crew could do no problem minimally. The guys were so well groomed and polite. Not that that matters but it was an extra bonus. Lovely crew and incredible job in a few days. I will for sure use them again."

Kathleen m on May 2024

E G Paving Construction is a premier paving company serving Sonoma County, Napa County and Marin County.We offer a full range of asphalt and concrete paving solutions for both large and small projects. Specializing in Asphalt Done, Grading, Concrete Replace, Sewer, Storm Drain, Pipes or any such excavations call 707-791-0317 to get a quote.

"Edgar and his employees were amazing. Their bid was the best. Other guys said they would have to rip up pavement that this crew could do no problem minimally. The guys were so well groomed and polite. Not that that matters but it was an extra bonus. Lovely crew and incredible job in a few days. I will for sure use them again."

Kathleen m on May 2024


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Ultra Construction Group Inc

4.00(
1
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Ultra Construction Group Inc

4.00(
1
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Approved Pro
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"

Shane D on February 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"

Shane D on February 2025


"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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. 

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 of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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