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Avatar for King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
King's Excavation & Construction, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got the job done right. Friendly service. Affotdable. Looking forward to keep doing business with this service."
Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system
Trex Deck
Grass installation
Landscaping design and project
Synthetic grass

+89

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came out right away and gave an estimate on replacing our 2 car driveway. We decided to expand the side yard to make a 4 car driveway, and he accommodated the day of the start of work. Gave us an awesome price! He and his son were here 3 days, and finished everything. They are clean, professional and friendly. I would recommend Ultimate Concrete to anyone! They do other types of work as well. Thank you Dan!"
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did a good job cleaning my front and back yard s. Removed all the weeds front and backyard"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cal Underground
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cal Underground did septic and excavation for my New shop and did one awesome job. Soon I’ll hire him back for my housing development!"
Close to finished new driveway, waiting on gravel
Guest House Demolition
Driveway Culvert Pipe Repair
Aerobic Septic System
New driveway in progress

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient I would hire them again in a heartbeat kdb"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pantoja Engineering And Excavation, Inc
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salida, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently worked with Pantoja Engineering And Excavation, Inc. on a site development project, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. Their crew was well-equipped and highly skilled, handling everything from grading and trenching to foundation prep with precision and efficiency. Communication throughout the project was clear and consistent, which made coordination smooth and stress-free. It’s rare to find a contractor that combines technical expertise with such a strong work ethic and integrity. We highly recommend Pantoja Engineering And Excavation, Inc. to anyone in need of excavation or engineering services and look forward to partnering with them again on future projects."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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