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Affordable Construction Services
4.8(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Daniel for some mudslide excavating work. Job went well. He was prompt and reliable. Done on time. Would recommend."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar Landscaping contracting was honest, timely, and efficient! They were professional and completed all the work we discussed and met our expectations. The crew were wonderful to work with! Looks great! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My friend recently had some work done at his house and recommended him. I called and told him what I was looking to do and he was honest and told me how I could save money and do it myself. walked me through the process and told me who to call with the city and approximate time frames. You don't come across this type of "good people" too often these days. I highly recommend Wilber Construction. Randy will be my first call in the future for any type of construction work. Thanks Randy!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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1st Demo, Inc.
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had my stucco stripped completely from my two story house. This task is quite labor intensive, and it would take me the rest of my year to do it, and I didnâ t want to do it. Cleanly done, no nails or detritus left around,worth it to me-very satisfied indeed- Dave Coon"
It is not done until clean
careful removals
Every detail is important
Roof removal
Same day progress

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Elements Landscape Design Group
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Frank and his crew were great! They did a great big working with our neighbors and myself. Demoing a large fence between our homes. The end result was incredible. I was so happy with the yard after the removal of everything. It was better than how they found it. Just what we asked for. I would recommend Elements to any family, friend or neighbor. Already have had several people comment on what a beautiful fence we put in!! Made some great suggestions for other projects too. He'll be back to do!!"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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