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Coast Builders And Engineering, Inc

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Coast Builders And Engineering, Inc

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10 years of experience

We offer a variety of excavating/Demolition/Grading services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

We offer a variety of excavating/Demolition/Grading services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!


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HDM Landscaping

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HDM Landscaping

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our commercial projects include both new Landscape construction and restoration and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We work with architects and designers to produce beautiful, functional structures. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"I've hired them several times."

Adam C on September 2022

Our commercial projects include both new Landscape construction and restoration and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We work with architects and designers to produce beautiful, functional structures. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"I've hired them several times."

Adam C on September 2022


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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022

Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022


Swaim Excavation

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Swaim Excavation

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14 years of experience

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.



Central City Construction

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Central City Construction

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10 years of experience

Central City Construction consists of myself, the owner, and one employee who works with me. We work on all types of projects, from repairs to new construction. Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. If there is a trade involved in completing your project that we don't personally feel capable of completing, we have a few sub-contractors from the local area that are very good at what they do and we have no problem calling them in.

Central City Construction consists of myself, the owner, and one employee who works with me. We work on all types of projects, from repairs to new construction. Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. If there is a trade involved in completing your project that we don't personally feel capable of completing, we have a few sub-contractors from the local area that are very good at what they do and we have no problem calling them in.



Tyler's tree service

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Tyler's tree service

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10 years of experience

Hello, my name is Tyler of Tyler's Tree Service. I offer a wide variety of services in the tree service category of services. As my profession of an arborist and forestry worker. Hands-on experience has given me the upper hand to start my own business and my business offers, forest clearing, Deadwood removal, 24 7 emergency hazardous tree or storm damage fallen trees. If you have a tree that needs to be removed or one that you just want gone, Tyler's Tree Service is the one you call for the lowest costing in Southern California for your satisfaction guaranteed. The job isn't done until your expectations are exceeded and the job is completed! Sincerely, Tyler's tree service.

Hello, my name is Tyler of Tyler's Tree Service. I offer a wide variety of services in the tree service category of services. As my profession of an arborist and forestry worker. Hands-on experience has given me the upper hand to start my own business and my business offers, forest clearing, Deadwood removal, 24 7 emergency hazardous tree or storm damage fallen trees. If you have a tree that needs to be removed or one that you just want gone, Tyler's Tree Service is the one you call for the lowest costing in Southern California for your satisfaction guaranteed. The job isn't done until your expectations are exceeded and the job is completed! Sincerely, Tyler's tree service.


Potter Plumbing Inc.

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Potter Plumbing Inc.

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58 years of experience

Potter Plumbing Inc and our new Division, Central Coast Conservation Solutions offer full service plumbing as well as "Green Plumbing" (Grey Water and Rain Water Harvesting and water conservation). We specialize in Estate Properties on the Central Coast but we are still a local friendly company that can do the small jobs and the big ones as well.

Potter Plumbing Inc and our new Division, Central Coast Conservation Solutions offer full service plumbing as well as "Green Plumbing" (Grey Water and Rain Water Harvesting and water conservation). We specialize in Estate Properties on the Central Coast but we are still a local friendly company that can do the small jobs and the big ones as well.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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