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Avatar for Encore Builders, Inc.
Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Encore Builders is THE BEST!!! They worked on my backyard in Woodland Hills. I was in dire need of a solution since we have some gravel and pavement but I wanted some grass as well. Oz came up with the best idea and suggested we go a large central patch of grass. Take a lot at the pics!! The work speaks for itself!!! Thanks Oz and Brandon! You guys rock!!"
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+70

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
17
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazingly, it was 90 feet of fencing. He did it piece by piece and even reinforced the bottom so that no "critters" could enter our patio. All was done in 2 days, and he even did a few little touch-up things with the landscape. we are considering having him do a stone wall at the property line shortly. We are very happy with his work"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Blade Grading Inc.
4.8(
6
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ay Golden Blade grading Inc. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Emerge Demolition Inc.
Emerge Demolition Inc.
4.0(
3
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 15 years of experience in the industry.\n

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi

Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC\n\nHere at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
Discount Pavingstone Inc
New to Angi

Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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THE DRAIN CO
4.7(
66
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This problem began Saturday 2 Feb. 2013 when I did a load of clothes and had decided that the pond I have for a pet goose and duck needed to be cleaned also. The washing machine is in the basement and when I went to check to see if the rinse cycle was done I found that a relatively small amount of water had been dumped on the floor. At the same time the pond which should have been draining would not drain. Thinking that it was the pond that was clogged I began doing all the different steps that I have used over the years to unclog the pond's drain but was not successful. After spending a very frustratingly long day with a good neighbor who was trying to help, I called it quits until the following day. Sunday was spent much the same way. As was Monday and Tuesday. A neighbor has a 100 ft. power snake and though it was used from under the house to the pond, nothing helped. Finally on Thursday February 7 I called the Drain Co. The plumber arrived within an hour, brought a 200 ft 3and quot; power snake and he was finished within an hour. The problem was and is twofold; tree roots and a section of the sewer drain pipe is out of alignment. He could not give me their standard 30 day guarantee as a result of this which I totally understood and he suggested that until I repaired or replaced that particular section it would be in my best interest to have the main line cleaned on a regular basis. I agreed.
I used this company in the 1990s and in 2005 before joining Angie's List - I was impressed with this company then and am very satisfied with their work, their prices, their professional behavior now. I was very happy to find them on this list with such high marks and am glad to be able to add my own review. I did not speak with the owner Star this time, but instead Vickie, who answered the phone was most helpful and seemed to really care about my plumbing problem. What a pleasure to talk with someone immediately rather than some and quot;menuand quot; recorded message, and to know that she would do her best to line up help as soon as possible. Can't ask for anything more than this when dealing with a company whose service is needed.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My house was in shambles and required a full makeover. We also wanted to add a shower to the downstairs bathroom for my mom as she gets older and stairs are getting tougher. I got 6 estimates and most came back much higher than the one I received from US Home developers and their definitions of work to be provided was also very vague, and left a lot of room for additional fees. Belle gave me a very detailed contract outlining everything that would be done. Armando was our contractor and like Belle, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. The work was done very quickly and only took as long as it did because of wait times for material. Belle met with us a few times to shop for material and helped us through the design process which was very helpful because I was stressing out on this aspect. Armando made sure everything was the way I wanted it to be and was very flexible when it came to scheduling. At the end of job he even had all the junk in my backyard, which was a lot, picked up. I was so happy with the work they did downstairs that I decided to rehire them to do the upstairs. They even added roof replacement to the contract for an additional price that was much lower than the 4 other estimates I got. My house went from looking like it was straight out of an episode of Hoarders to looking like it’s straight out of a magazine. Couldn’t be happier!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Solidworks Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Saugus, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Thank you solidworks remodeling for helping me with my old bathroom , Leo came by and gave me amazing ideas how to maximize my bathroom space, we use subway tile and glass doors for the walking shower , Leo also suggest to do shampoo nich.. I like the results I would defently recommend to anyone needs remodeling contractor ."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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