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Avatar for Rainforestla, Inc.
Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Rainforest LA to install our front yard landscaping. The design had been done by another company and Yosi worked with the designer and made our yard beautiful. Yosi was professional and responded timely to my texts. The prices were very reasonable and the quality of work was exceptional. We will use this company again."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for SPINO EXCAVATING INC
SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Spino Excavating Inc is a very competent contruction company. Their honesty and integrity is known in the Southern California industry. They work patiently and energetically with their project owners, architects, engineers, and of course us building inspectors. They have never failed to impress me on each project large or small. -- RAM-ESI"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely In love with the work that was done at my place! The result was even better then i had imagined, I had my bathroom and kitchen done. I have always been terrified of contractors as in the past I was ripped off, but this is not the case they communicated with me every step of the way and made this an enjoyable experience for me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or have work done in there home! Thank you again to US Home Developers Inc you guys did an incredible job"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Solidworks Remodeling
Solidworks Remodeling
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Thank you solidworks remodeling for helping me with my old bathroom , Leo came by and gave me amazing ideas how to maximize my bathroom space, we use subway tile and glass doors for the walking shower , Leo also suggest to do shampoo nich.. I like the results I would defently recommend to anyone needs remodeling contractor ."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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