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

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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."
Turf
Turf
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+70

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
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Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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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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+68

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BRG Properties, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian did an excellent job.. He was was extremely professional, reliable and his prices were reasonable. He picked up and moved a new couch for me. It was very heavy and had to brought into my home through a difficult and small entranceway. He also removed and disposed of my old couch and a huge box. He was a pro! Also, he added my job on at short notice and at the end of his very full work day. I couldnâ t have asked for a better company to help me. I highly recommend BRG Properties, Inc."
Concrete removal
Concrete removal
Renovation Clean up
Renovation Clean up
Concrete Demolition

+5

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JV General Contractor Inc
4.2(
39
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Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mor Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have only great things to say about Mor--friendly, efficient, honest, and economical. Mor is also very knowledgable about the permitting process. Our project with Mor was demolition of a residential property not worth rehabbing. They guided us through a difficult application process with the city that included numerous delays on the city's part. When the time came for demolition, Mor was fast, efficient, and handled the cleanup promptly and capably. I would recommend Mor without hesitation for a similar project. If mine was an indication of the quality of their other work areas, your project will be in the best of hands!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team Rooter Plumbing of Ventura
4.3(
6
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Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were professional, on time, and explained exactly how the job was done. The repair was quick, the price was very reasonable, and they cleaned up perfectly afterward."
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Sewer Lateral Replacement in Camarillo

+125

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Recommended by33%of homeowners
D T L Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D T L Excavating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

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