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Big Chunks Plumbing

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Big Chunks Plumbing

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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!

"He was excellent! Did a great job!"

Patrick W on October 2025

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!

"He was excellent! Did a great job!"

Patrick W on October 2025


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James White

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1 years of experience

Iv been a long time worker in the fields of Equipment operating, Electrical, Welding, Carpentry/Framing and looking to expand with the knowledge I have and start my own buisness

Iv been a long time worker in the fields of Equipment operating, Electrical, Welding, Carpentry/Framing and looking to expand with the knowledge I have and start my own buisness


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Humbles grading

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Humbles grading

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We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.

We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.


"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021

Owner owned and operated company with 15 years of experience. We are a full service plumbing company-no job is too big or to small! Free estimates.

"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021


Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works

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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works

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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.

Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.



Blake Pipeline

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Blake Pipeline

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25 years of experience

Pipeline video service with comprehensive evaluation and report, Utility locate service, water leak detection, thermal imaging. all video work includes dvd or flash copy for your records or for public municipalities. Written report in invoice.

Pipeline video service with comprehensive evaluation and report, Utility locate service, water leak detection, thermal imaging. all video work includes dvd or flash copy for your records or for public municipalities. Written report in invoice.


Dave's Backhoe Services

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Dave's Backhoe Services

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We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial



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Johnson Excavation

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Johnson Excavation

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61 years of experience

Johnson Excavation has been the leading excvating contractor in the Santa Ynez, CA area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

Johnson Excavation has been the leading excvating contractor in the Santa Ynez, CA area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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