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Avatar for Encore Builders, Inc.
Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We rebuilt our house after the Woolsey fire and so we now have a lot of experience working with local contractors. These guys are the best! Brandon and Oz worked with us all the way and their workers did an great job."
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+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well, Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez arrived as expected for estimate, e- mailed quote, and showed up with crew to install fence as scheduled. Good workmanship, good materials, completed fence better than expected. Went very smoothly, competitive price, professional."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for JV General Contractor Inc
JV General Contractor Inc
4.2(
41
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Juan and his team converted our garage into a 1-bedroom apartment (ADU). They did an excellent job, we’re very professional, and stayed on budget! Juan always kept us well informed and answered any questions right away! A highly recommend Juan and his team JV General Contractor!"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Emerge Demolition Inc.
Emerge Demolition Inc.
4.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Simi Valley, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Simi Valley, 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
Avatar for SES Builders inc
SES Builders inc
5.0(
97
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I heard about SES from my friend. He did last year a kitchen remodeling project with them. I wanted to renovate 2 bathrooms, so I called them right away and got 4 more quotes. I felt more comfortable with SES and decided to do the project with them. The result came out greater than I imagined. Thank you guys"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Landscape West Enterprises Inc
Landscape West Enterprises Inc
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

"Exceptionally good experience and value. This is the second major project Landscape West has accomplished for me and I could not be more pleased. John worked with me to design the look and placement of paving stones, plants, walkways, lighting, and it truly was a collaborative effort. He respected my input while providing helpful suggestions. To my surprise, he was able to fit my big project into his busy schedule nearly immediately and completed the work in under three weeks including demolition of old driveway, and the removal of lawn and trees. His crew was always courteous and professional, and they did not cut corners, but did things right and thoroughly. When they ran into unexpected circumstances (accidentally breaking a water line), they took full responsibility and quickly remedied the situation and made it even better than before. The finish product speaks for itself and has become a highlight of the neighborhood with many people stopping by to say how wonderful the new look is. Many of my neighbors are considering upgrading their front yards as a result. John and his crew are easy to work with, highly responsive, great communicators, and John has an innate gift of artistic design that created a warm and inviting finished product. I would definitely use his services again and give my highest recommendation for anyone considering landscape, hardscape, driveway work. His prices were reasonable and he completed his work much sooner than I thought it would take. We now have an inviting, humming bird attracting, low water, California native garden for our front yard. The meandering walkway allows us to walk through the constantly flowering plants and enjoy the hummingbirds and butterflies the native plants attract. The warmth and serenity of coming home to such an oasis of beauty, priceless!"
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+156

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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THE DRAIN CO
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These folks continue to amaze.  Called them this morning, even though it was not an emergency, they were there within an hour.  This was unusual, but they had a person in the area, so they re-routed him after he was complete with his previous job.  He was clean, courteous and complete inside of 10mins upon arrival.
I always know what I get when I call these folks and they have always been professional and courteous throughout the times they have done work for me.
I trust them and will have them come back in a heartbeat."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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