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Liaison Landscapes
101 California St
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Liaison Landscapes
101 California St
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Free onsite estimate

Liaison Landscapes Inc. is a custom design + build landscape development company proudly serving all corners of the Bay Area and reaches throughout Northern California. Exceptional vision, professionalism and craftsmanship are what define Liaison Landscapes teams of highly motivated, truly dedicated designers, concrete finishers, stonemasons, carpenters, landscape specialists & management operators. Our experienced staff has worked in virtually every facet of outdoor construction, which gives us the confidence to approach each & every project with an open mind, knowing we have a solution for any challenge. We live & build by our motto: Work Hard, Work Smart, Work Together. If you are looking for the right team to help create or implement your residential / commercial landscape construction project, look no further than Liaison Landscapes.

Liaison Landscapes Inc. is a custom design + build landscape development company proudly serving all corners of the Bay Area and reaches throughout Northern California. Exceptional vision, professionalism and craftsmanship are what define Liaison Landscapes teams of highly motivated, truly dedicated designers, concrete finishers, stonemasons, carpenters, landscape specialists & management operators. Our experienced staff has worked in virtually every facet of outdoor construction, which gives us the confidence to approach each & every project with an open mind, knowing we have a solution for any challenge. We live & build by our motto: Work Hard, Work Smart, Work Together. If you are looking for the right team to help create or implement your residential / commercial landscape construction project, look no further than Liaison Landscapes.


Vic Chiapetta General Engineering
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Vic Chiapetta General Engineering
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53 years of experience

Vic Chiapetta General Engineering Petaluma, CA, 94952 (707) 888-1298 Vic Chiapetta General Engineering is an excavation contractor providing services for residential and commercial customers in Petaluma, CA. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us today! Roads Building, Slide Repair, Building Construction, Excavation Contractor, Excavation Company, Road Repair, Residential Excavation, Commercial Excavation, Grading Contractor, Emergency Hillside Stabilization Sonoma CA; Sebastopol CA; All North Bay Counties Excavation Service, Excavating Contractor, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavating Contractor, Professional Grading http://vcexcavation.com/

Vic Chiapetta General Engineering Petaluma, CA, 94952 (707) 888-1298 Vic Chiapetta General Engineering is an excavation contractor providing services for residential and commercial customers in Petaluma, CA. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us today! Roads Building, Slide Repair, Building Construction, Excavation Contractor, Excavation Company, Road Repair, Residential Excavation, Commercial Excavation, Grading Contractor, Emergency Hillside Stabilization Sonoma CA; Sebastopol CA; All North Bay Counties Excavation Service, Excavating Contractor, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavating Contractor, Professional Grading http://vcexcavation.com/


Ribbs Plumbing Services
2912 DAYLIGHT WAY
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Ribbs Plumbing Services
2912 DAYLIGHT WAY
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

R.P.S. Plumbing other known as Ribbs Plumbing Services was started by a fourth generation plumber David Ribbs. David is part of the Ribbs family which has been plumbing in the Silicon Valley since 1927. R.P.S. was started to provide a new high quality plumbing company that Silicon Valley has been missing, and one that wasn't at an outrageous cost to our clients! Quality is the number one concern for this business; from the shiny new trucks to the floor savers on our technicians, feet this is plumbing at its finest! RPS believes there is no other outfit in the valley that can charge the same amount and provide the same quality!! Of course other outfits are cheaper, but you get what you pay for with R.P.S. Plumbing!!!

"I called RPS back to look at something they fixed a year ago. They have pictures and records of what was done last year and they showed how the new leak wasn’t from last years repair. David did a great job of fixing the problem."

Andrew Y on May 2024

R.P.S. Plumbing other known as Ribbs Plumbing Services was started by a fourth generation plumber David Ribbs. David is part of the Ribbs family which has been plumbing in the Silicon Valley since 1927. R.P.S. was started to provide a new high quality plumbing company that Silicon Valley has been missing, and one that wasn't at an outrageous cost to our clients! Quality is the number one concern for this business; from the shiny new trucks to the floor savers on our technicians, feet this is plumbing at its finest! RPS believes there is no other outfit in the valley that can charge the same amount and provide the same quality!! Of course other outfits are cheaper, but you get what you pay for with R.P.S. Plumbing!!!

"I called RPS back to look at something they fixed a year ago. They have pictures and records of what was done last year and they showed how the new leak wasn’t from last years repair. David did a great job of fixing the problem."

Andrew Y on May 2024


Diamond Greens Synthetic Turf
Bridgehead Road Unit B
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Diamond Greens Synthetic Turf
Bridgehead Road Unit B
No reviews
19 years of experience

At Diamond Greens Synthetic Turf we are your #1 artificial grass landscaper for the residents of Martinez, CA and the bordering cities. We're your neighborhood artificial lawn landscaper who specializes in putting green, play grounding, bocce ball court, pet yards, paver driveways, walkways and much more. Our goal is to make available to you an authentic appearance to produce a true golfing experience right in your own backyard. By letting our professionals to install an artificial lawn, your backyard space will become easy to maintain.Contact us today to learn more and also to get yourself started on your yard.

At Diamond Greens Synthetic Turf we are your #1 artificial grass landscaper for the residents of Martinez, CA and the bordering cities. We're your neighborhood artificial lawn landscaper who specializes in putting green, play grounding, bocce ball court, pet yards, paver driveways, walkways and much more. Our goal is to make available to you an authentic appearance to produce a true golfing experience right in your own backyard. By letting our professionals to install an artificial lawn, your backyard space will become easy to maintain.Contact us today to learn more and also to get yourself started on your yard.


Apeak Construction
7473 Dumas Drive
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Apeak Construction
7473 Dumas Drive
No reviews
27 years of experience

Apeak is a full service General Contractor and Property Enrichment Service Provider committed to the beautification of space and increase in property valuations in Silicon Valley California. ​ Build anew or transform your existing property into a dream living space whether you prefer grand or understated, bright or intimate, contemporary or classic, zero carbon or sustainable, Vastu or Fung Shui or any combination of design considerations.

Apeak is a full service General Contractor and Property Enrichment Service Provider committed to the beautification of space and increase in property valuations in Silicon Valley California. ​ Build anew or transform your existing property into a dream living space whether you prefer grand or understated, bright or intimate, contemporary or classic, zero carbon or sustainable, Vastu or Fung Shui or any combination of design considerations.




Straight Edge Engineering Co
7060 Rosanna St
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Straight Edge Engineering Co
7060 Rosanna St
No reviews
10 years of experience

We are a general engineering contractor operating out of Gilroy Ca. We have an active license (996177) with the California Contractors License Board. We build commercial and residential projects from the central coast to the bay area. Our field crew have the capacity and experience to deliver a quality product whether it is a small driveway upgrade or a larger commercial parking lot. Our founder, Tony Magana is a Cal Poly Construction Management graduate. He has gained more than a decade construction knowledge by working as a project engineer, estimator, & general manager for various companies in California.

We are a general engineering contractor operating out of Gilroy Ca. We have an active license (996177) with the California Contractors License Board. We build commercial and residential projects from the central coast to the bay area. Our field crew have the capacity and experience to deliver a quality product whether it is a small driveway upgrade or a larger commercial parking lot. Our founder, Tony Magana is a Cal Poly Construction Management graduate. He has gained more than a decade construction knowledge by working as a project engineer, estimator, & general manager for various companies in California.


Wilkinson Design+Construction Inc.
72 Clayton Street
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Wilkinson Design+Construction Inc.
72 Clayton Street
No reviews
36 years of experience

Wilkinson Design & Construction, Inc CA State Lic. # 564598 72 Clayton Street San Rafael, CA 94901 phone: 415.785.7961 cell: 415.450.1845 fax: 415.226.0561 E-mail: [email protected] Webstite: www.WilkinsonDesign.net

Wilkinson Design & Construction, Inc CA State Lic. # 564598 72 Clayton Street San Rafael, CA 94901 phone: 415.785.7961 cell: 415.450.1845 fax: 415.226.0561 E-mail: [email protected] Webstite: www.WilkinsonDesign.net


smi demolition inc
2856 Hilltop Mall Rd
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smi demolition inc
2856 Hilltop Mall Rd
No reviews
26 years of experience

smi demo inc. designs and installs driveways,walkways, patios, pool decks, steps, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. We install synthetic turf to your request. We offer superior quality, service, and affordability. Our craftsmen are trained and certified to handle any job. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured California contractor. We do not subcontract. We do our own demolition, excavation and installation.

smi demo inc. designs and installs driveways,walkways, patios, pool decks, steps, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. We install synthetic turf to your request. We offer superior quality, service, and affordability. Our craftsmen are trained and certified to handle any job. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured California contractor. We do not subcontract. We do our own demolition, excavation and installation.

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FAQs for excavation projects in San Jose, CA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The San Jose, CA homeowners’ guide to excavation services
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