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Olivares Excavation

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Olivares Excavation

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20 years of experience

Olivares Excavation is a reliable, California-based excavation company specializing in residential and commercial site preparation. Serving communities across the Golden State, we offer expert services including land clearing, trenching, grading, foundation digging, and utility installation. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship, our team uses modern equipment to ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it's preparing a lot for new construction or handling complex excavation needs, Olivares Excavation is committed to delivering dependable results across California.

Olivares Excavation is a reliable, California-based excavation company specializing in residential and commercial site preparation. Serving communities across the Golden State, we offer expert services including land clearing, trenching, grading, foundation digging, and utility installation. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship, our team uses modern equipment to ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it's preparing a lot for new construction or handling complex excavation needs, Olivares Excavation is committed to delivering dependable results across California.


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North West Plumbing, Inc.

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North West Plumbing, Inc.

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3 years of experience
Emergency services offered

North West Plumbing Inc . (NWP) We are a full service plumbing company ranging from new construction to full range plumbing. We have been practicing the trade for more than 15 years here in the Truckee/Tahoe and Northern Nevada region. Here at North West Plumbing we love what we do and great customer service is our goal. With over 15 years of experience North west plumbing is your trusted choice for all of your plumbing needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate. Call/text: (1)775-741-2042 Thank you, Enrique Sanchez

"We had a problem with an aging electric water heater - it ran out of hot water quickly; called several area plumbers, some said that they don't work in apartments, some said that they will have to demolish kitchen cabinets to replace the heater and that the granite countertop will most likely break. North West came, made an assessment, and replaced the heating elements in two hours without complaining about how tight the cabinet is. No problems with hot water anymore."

Pavel K on January 2023

North West Plumbing Inc . (NWP) We are a full service plumbing company ranging from new construction to full range plumbing. We have been practicing the trade for more than 15 years here in the Truckee/Tahoe and Northern Nevada region. Here at North West Plumbing we love what we do and great customer service is our goal. With over 15 years of experience North west plumbing is your trusted choice for all of your plumbing needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate. Call/text: (1)775-741-2042 Thank you, Enrique Sanchez

"We had a problem with an aging electric water heater - it ran out of hot water quickly; called several area plumbers, some said that they don't work in apartments, some said that they will have to demolish kitchen cabinets to replace the heater and that the granite countertop will most likely break. North West came, made an assessment, and replaced the heating elements in two hours without complaining about how tight the cabinet is. No problems with hot water anymore."

Pavel K on January 2023


Valdez Fabrication & Welding

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Valdez Fabrication & Welding

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Hey there, My name is Andrew! My vision is to be the go-to welding and fabrication service provider in Roseville , known for my exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unmatched customer service. I aim to build lasting relationships with my clients based on trust, reliability, and the genuine care that only an owner-operator can provide.

Hey there, My name is Andrew! My vision is to be the go-to welding and fabrication service provider in Roseville , known for my exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unmatched customer service. I aim to build lasting relationships with my clients based on trust, reliability, and the genuine care that only an owner-operator can provide.


Subterra

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Subterra

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We are an excavation and snow removal company in the Truckee/Tahoe area with 40 years in business. We take pride in our work and our reputation within the community. Our employees are knowledgeable and talented in this line of work to finish jobs good and on time.

We are an excavation and snow removal company in the Truckee/Tahoe area with 40 years in business. We take pride in our work and our reputation within the community. Our employees are knowledgeable and talented in this line of work to finish jobs good and on time.


Swaim Excavation

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Swaim Excavation

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14 years of experience

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.

Swaim Excavation is an A General Engineering/C12 Earthwork contractor offering services in residential/commercial single & multi story fire damage demolition, septic & storm water systems, leach lines, irrigation, sewer, water, oilfield maintenance, trenching, back fill/compaction.


Permian Builders LLC

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Permian Builders LLC

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Permian Builders LLC is a local, licensed general contractor in Nevada and California that specializes in tenant improvements (retail, office, restaurants, etc.) as well as ground up and design builds. At Permian Builders, we believe in a customer service based approach using our many years of commercial construction experience.

Permian Builders LLC is a local, licensed general contractor in Nevada and California that specializes in tenant improvements (retail, office, restaurants, etc.) as well as ground up and design builds. At Permian Builders, we believe in a customer service based approach using our many years of commercial construction experience.


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Humbles grading

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Humbles grading

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We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.

We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.


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White Oak Land Management

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White Oak Land Management

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We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023


Branson Enterprises

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Branson Enterprises

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18 years of experience

We do site development from minor to major jobs including taking down dead trees ,excavating stumps ,engineered fill compactions , underground utilities, septic systems, erosion control, wire wall retaining wall construction, road construction.No job to small go to bransonenterprises.org for a sample of some of our services we offer.

We do site development from minor to major jobs including taking down dead trees ,excavating stumps ,engineered fill compactions , underground utilities, septic systems, erosion control, wire wall retaining wall construction, road construction.No job to small go to bransonenterprises.org for a sample of some of our services we offer.


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Dirty Werk Handyman Service LLC

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Dirty Werk Handyman Service LLC

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Dirty Werk Handyman Service LLC (Licensed and Insured) was formed in 2016 in an effort to provide any service required by Homeowners, Realtors, Property Managers and anyone else tired of having to do those nasty jobs around the home or office. Whether large or small we are a solutions based company skilled in all facets of construction, inside and out of your home. We look forward to handling all your "Dirty Werk" Brian Perry Owner/Founder

"STAY CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY. The company committed to do the work they were not capable of doing, and did not even have the legal right to do in California without a contractor's license. It was replacing deck railings and rebuilding a porch in South Lake Tahoe. The owner was polite and friendly before I started paying him the money, but totally changed later and kept demanding more money. The cost of the job, not too low to start with kept going up all the time, finally increasing by more than $10K. The owner would refuse to continue working if I did not pay more and more money upfront. He also refused to provide any receipts. After my single attempt to speak with the workers he snapped at me. The completion date was crucial in my case since I needed to finish the project before the winter season. The original completion date (end of September) kept moving forward as they worked very rarely and very short shifts (typically 10am to 3pm). During the entire course of the project there were constant excuses for not working (ill relatives, employees getting married, employees quitting etc.) Eventually the owner GUARANTEED the completion date of the project (mid-November) in exchange for an extra payment, but failed to deliver by the agreed upon date. I had to fire this company in the middle of November since I lost any confidence that the job would be completed and the quality would be acceptable. By the time I fired the company (3+ months into the project that was supposed to take less than 2 months): ■ deck railings were installed poorly - with a lot of cosmetic defects, uneven spacing and with a major safety hazard: they "forgot" to secure the top rail to the posts per manufacturers instruction; ■ the porch was demolished and the new one was not built. A crude frame was put in place but was so uneven and defective, it had to be rebuilt; ■ materials already paid for were not delivered (redwood), and the materials already delivered (trex flooring) were cut wrong and essentially destroyed. At that point I already paid this company $5000 above the initial invoice. The company owner disappeared and did not react to my request of a refund."

Alex M on February 2022

Dirty Werk Handyman Service LLC (Licensed and Insured) was formed in 2016 in an effort to provide any service required by Homeowners, Realtors, Property Managers and anyone else tired of having to do those nasty jobs around the home or office. Whether large or small we are a solutions based company skilled in all facets of construction, inside and out of your home. We look forward to handling all your "Dirty Werk" Brian Perry Owner/Founder

"STAY CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY. The company committed to do the work they were not capable of doing, and did not even have the legal right to do in California without a contractor's license. It was replacing deck railings and rebuilding a porch in South Lake Tahoe. The owner was polite and friendly before I started paying him the money, but totally changed later and kept demanding more money. The cost of the job, not too low to start with kept going up all the time, finally increasing by more than $10K. The owner would refuse to continue working if I did not pay more and more money upfront. He also refused to provide any receipts. After my single attempt to speak with the workers he snapped at me. The completion date was crucial in my case since I needed to finish the project before the winter season. The original completion date (end of September) kept moving forward as they worked very rarely and very short shifts (typically 10am to 3pm). During the entire course of the project there were constant excuses for not working (ill relatives, employees getting married, employees quitting etc.) Eventually the owner GUARANTEED the completion date of the project (mid-November) in exchange for an extra payment, but failed to deliver by the agreed upon date. I had to fire this company in the middle of November since I lost any confidence that the job would be completed and the quality would be acceptable. By the time I fired the company (3+ months into the project that was supposed to take less than 2 months): ■ deck railings were installed poorly - with a lot of cosmetic defects, uneven spacing and with a major safety hazard: they "forgot" to secure the top rail to the posts per manufacturers instruction; ■ the porch was demolished and the new one was not built. A crude frame was put in place but was so uneven and defective, it had to be rebuilt; ■ materials already paid for were not delivered (redwood), and the materials already delivered (trex flooring) were cut wrong and essentially destroyed. At that point I already paid this company $5000 above the initial invoice. The company owner disappeared and did not react to my request of a refund."

Alex M on February 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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