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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quick and efficient. Unfortunately, some large globs of concrete outside of the frames were left behind. Is was so wet and a bit muddy, they were probably missed in the cleanup."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Quetzal Landscapes, Inc
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took us almost a year to be able to get our retaining wall done. Kristian and Quetzal Landscaping did a fantastic job including dealing with our neighbor and his concerns. We are moving out of the area, however, if we stayed and needed another wall built Kristian would be our go-to guy. Thank you so much Kristian."
Turf installed
Fence Maze and Trash can area.
Back Yard After
Scotts back yard
outdoor kitchen

+518

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kan Builders
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am so glad I went with Kan Builders! They just finished up our pavers and concrete stairs patio, and the backyard looks incredible. The best part of the whole experience was working with Keme. As a woman dealing with home renovations, it was so refreshing to work with her she is incredibly nice and so funny, which made the whole process completely stress-free. The craftsmanship is wonderful, and the team was fantastic from start to finish. I highly recommend them!"
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JH Landscaping
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Turned out that our major landscaping project that JH Landscaping and his work crew completed for us was stellar. My wife and I were thrilled with the results and so grateful for how great our backyard looks now. They did everything we asked of them, and there were lots of extra, unplanned things that needed to get done, while everything got done within budget. His workers were phenomenal, highly skilled, worked really hard, as they, for example, laid every single paver with their own hands, one by one, laid astro-turf, planted all kinds of plans, flowers, ground covers, installed irrigation. systems, major overhaul, took a couple of months, but now look at the the before and after difference! They knew what needed to get done, how to get it done and got it done! Thank you!"
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+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Eternal Turf and Landscaping Corporation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Eternal Turf & Pavers is a premier turf installation & landscaping company based in San Diego, California. Our customized service solutions specialize in the design and installation of artificial turf, pavers, and concrete. With over a decade of experience, our expert design & installation team is dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into enduring masterpieces that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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