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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC

5.00(
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Central Coast Engineering & Development INC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Central Coast Engineering & Development INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in Septic systems, Land clearing, Excavation, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would give Austyn 100 stars if I could. He made the project go smoothly. His personality, level headedness, his problem solving skills, knowledge of his craft and the ability to work with others so appreciated. While excavating for the septic Leitchfield, I had him do other work on the property, moving earth and building a retaining wall. When he discovered a huge cavern where earth had eroded to the point of danger, he immediately ordered everything and had it fixed in a few days. He was here on time, and he stayed on the job until it was finished. Here ever day. That isn't always the case, especially when unexpected things (like a cavern) show up and the job takes longer than planned. Everything turned out perfectly, we passed the city inspections on the first try. You can't go wrong with Austyn, he is someone you can trust."

sheila E on April 2025

Central Coast Engineering & Development INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in Septic systems, Land clearing, Excavation, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would give Austyn 100 stars if I could. He made the project go smoothly. His personality, level headedness, his problem solving skills, knowledge of his craft and the ability to work with others so appreciated. While excavating for the septic Leitchfield, I had him do other work on the property, moving earth and building a retaining wall. When he discovered a huge cavern where earth had eroded to the point of danger, he immediately ordered everything and had it fixed in a few days. He was here on time, and he stayed on the job until it was finished. Here ever day. That isn't always the case, especially when unexpected things (like a cavern) show up and the job takes longer than planned. Everything turned out perfectly, we passed the city inspections on the first try. You can't go wrong with Austyn, he is someone you can trust."

sheila E on April 2025


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying 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!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
8
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Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019


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Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."

Eddie C on August 2021

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."

Eddie C on August 2021


Galan Plumbing

5.00(
2
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Galan Plumbing

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Galan Plumbing strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Galan did great job"

Purna Mani Kumar G on December 2022

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Galan Plumbing strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Galan did great job"

Purna Mani Kumar G on December 2022


David Allen Plumbing

3.71(
7
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David Allen Plumbing

3.71(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Do not use. He may send his untrained/unlicensed/inexperienced son to do the work-unsupervised. We have a wrongly installed shower, a poorly placed toilet, that is now leaking and causing much collateral water damage. He tried to bandaid the issue instead of the definitive fix and has now gone radio-silent."

Meesh N on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Do not use. He may send his untrained/unlicensed/inexperienced son to do the work-unsupervised. We have a wrongly installed shower, a poorly placed toilet, that is now leaking and causing much collateral water damage. He tried to bandaid the issue instead of the definitive fix and has now gone radio-silent."

Meesh N on July 2025


"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024


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C-GEN

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

C-GEN

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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King's Excavation & Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. King's Excavation & Construction LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.


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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
214
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Rhino's Hauling & Demolition

4.94(
214
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018

Rhino's Hauling, Inc. specializes in commercial and residential demolition and junk debris removal. We are a licensed and bonded company and can haul anything and everything. We do all the labor and sweep up when the job is completed. No job is too big or too small. We are a highly competitive business that guarantees all of our work and complete customer satisfaction.

"It went well and smoothly. I had been impressed with the work they did some years ago removing a greenhouse and continue to be very happy with their work. I will continue to use their services, as the need arises."

Sue S on February 2018

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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.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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