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Affordable Construction Services
4.8(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding 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
5 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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Essential Landscapes Inc.
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Customers say: True professional

"The job went very well, from the initial walk-through of the landscape clean up project through the planning and execution of the work. Jorge understood our needs, offered suggestions, was very knowledgeable and professional and prompt and on time in all phases of the project. The landscape cleanup involved over 40 hours of labor. We felt the total cost was quite reasonable. His team continues to provide monthly maintenance services."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 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

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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 questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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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