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Quinones Landscape & Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

"Tony showed on time and did a very good job with removing 3 trees and stump removals. Left site very clean. We are very pleased with their work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
149 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic work, Honest, reliable, easy to work with. Family built and run business. I won t use anyone else. Highly recommend!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Dambacher Construction Inc
5.0(
1
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Credit card accepted

"I've had work done many years ago, where the work done by people that were not as professional as Jimmy would only last a few years - all the work he has done has been fabulous, reasonable in price. The work up here has to be done in a special way, and his has been fantastic with how long it has lasted. I am very happy, he has done some special things for us to get the prices as low as possible. If we had somebody else do it, it would probably cost twice as much."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Green LLC.
3.1(
16
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed attic cleaned-past rodent issue. Young man did outstanding work in short time. Would definitely utilize his services again. Good job!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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