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Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rio Dell, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did a fantastic job! Our water heater died on Friday afternoon. Josh bought one Friday night, was over Sat afternoon and worked into the evening to make sure we where squared away! Thank you to Josh and Redwood Coast Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. Looks like we have a new family plumber! Would to any one! Total pros!"
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Landscaping Ventures Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rio Dell, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 the start to the 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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TM Custom Grading & Landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rio Dell, CA and surrounding areas

I was born and raised in a local family run Landscape / Construction/Excavation Contracting Business. My communication skills along with full customer interaction with every aspect of the project , makes each job run smoothly. From Grading out a rural gravel road or installing a Septic system or concrete walkways patios complete custom Landscapes with water features Night lighting Fencing Chain Link or Wood . Free Estimates

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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