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Fender Construction, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Tuolumne, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shannon Fender was a pleasure to work with. His experience and understanding of the project made everything come out amazing."
Response time6 days
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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ALGERINE WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC.
New to Angi

Serving Tuolumne, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Seguras Landscape
New to Angi

Serving Tuolumne, CA and surrounding areas

Hi there!\nMy name is Carlos Segura, and I’m the owner of Segura’s Services. We specialize in lawn maintenance, landscaping, tree trimming, irrigation work, and seasonal clean-ups. My goal is to make your property look its best year-round with reliable, high-quality service you can count on.\n\nWhether you need regular lawn care, a full yard makeover, or Christmas light installation, I take pride in delivering excellent results and great communication every step of the way.\n\nFeel free to reach out for a free estimate — I’d be happy to help bring your outdoor space to life!\n📞 (714) 987-0317\n📧 [email protected]

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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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