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Venturi Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company! From start to finish, Venturi was very professional and walked me through every step of the process. Will definitely hire Jesse and his crew for any other landscaping job that I may have in the future."
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Bonnie
Huber
Smithen
Smithen

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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All Terra Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I hired Terra Landscaping Inc to install a concrete driveway, Landscaping Sprinkler System, and Palm Trees. They were Honest, Well Priced, and Began and Completed the project on the the dates promised. They also cleaned their work daily before they left everyday which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this contractor to anyone who is looking for professionalism. The owner Eduardo is a very nice and hardworking individual."
Driveway Extension
Driveway Extension
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Backyard Renovation
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Outstanding! Joe was very professional. Easy to communicate and coordinate with. Showed up when he said he would and did an outstanding job! I highly recommend going with Peredo's for any of your landscaping needs!"
Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic work, Honest, reliable, easy to work with. Family built and run business. I won t use anyone else. Highly recommend!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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JB Earthwork
4.8(
5
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this service provider for a major Grading project, i needed an excavation for dirt removal, the service provider started the job but he did not finish and there is a lot of dirt that needs to be haul and a parts that needs to be leveled, the service provider is not returning my calls and i need to have this job done asap."
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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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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