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Quinones Landscape & Tree Service
4.8(
70
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

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%
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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

Free estimates

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

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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