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

Serving Thousand Oaks, 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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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guillermo was absolutely fantastic and we are very happy with the fence and overall value. The fence is a dual sided redwood privacy fence that he hand cut on the last plank to line it up with the curves of a tree! We mentioned that the neighbors didn't want to be able to see through it, so he ensured they can't. I also appreciate that he took an old gate I wanted to repurpose as a trash can screen and incorporated it into the fence design with no problem. I see this fence outside my window and along my walkway so I really wanted to make sure I made the right choice in fence companies and Guillermo exceeded my expectations!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JV General Contractor Inc
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had the best experience with him. We did the kitchen the living room room, the family room, the dining room room, the bedrooms, the windows, the bathroom, and the electrical. I have never been so happy here than I am today. It looks like a brand new home. I always get compliments how beautiful the house looks the best customer service. I would leave the workers here so trustworthy so kind. Of course the work is just gorgeous. I refer his company to all of my friends and family he’s the best."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
KP Earthwork & Paving
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken is very knowledgeable and professional. My backyard was not draining well in the last rain after a garage extension. He graded the soil and built a paving stone walkway. When I couldn't find anyone to put sods on the soil, he took on the job and did a great job. I am very happy with the work."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mor Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
D T L Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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