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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving

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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving

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Super Service Award
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ROSE VALLEY EARTHWORKS & PAVING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please call for your free estimate today! RVEP 707-537-5885

"Brad was the ultimate professional in his approach to the work performed and the quality of that work was excellent. I would not hesitate to use his company again in the future (which I will be doing). "

Henry F on August 2025

ROSE VALLEY EARTHWORKS & PAVING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please call for your free estimate today! RVEP 707-537-5885

"Brad was the ultimate professional in his approach to the work performed and the quality of that work was excellent. I would not hesitate to use his company again in the future (which I will be doing). "

Henry F on August 2025

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Sonoma Siteworks & Engineering

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Sonoma Siteworks & Engineering

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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13 years of experience

Services / Expertise Site Preparation Grading Excavation Paving Demolition Vineyard Preparation Ponds Concrete Pumping Services Sidewalks Patios Curb and Gutter Retaining Walls Underground Trenching Water Lines Sewage Lines Storm Drainage Septic Systems Residential Foundations Land Development Minor Projects Fire Mitigation Estate Management & Maintenance

"work was well organized, well executed and completed ahead of schedule by a friendly and knowledgable crew."

Steve G on January 2024

Services / Expertise Site Preparation Grading Excavation Paving Demolition Vineyard Preparation Ponds Concrete Pumping Services Sidewalks Patios Curb and Gutter Retaining Walls Underground Trenching Water Lines Sewage Lines Storm Drainage Septic Systems Residential Foundations Land Development Minor Projects Fire Mitigation Estate Management & Maintenance

"work was well organized, well executed and completed ahead of schedule by a friendly and knowledgable crew."

Steve G on January 2024

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Brandon Haydon Construction

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Brandon Haydon Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Brandon Haydon Construction is Licensed, Bonded and Insured and is based out of Ukiah. Reasonably priced and as always free estimates in the local area. We can assist you with planning and design for your project and have many references.

Brandon Haydon Construction is Licensed, Bonded and Insured and is based out of Ukiah. Reasonably priced and as always free estimates in the local area. We can assist you with planning and design for your project and have many references.

Van Note Construction

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Van Note Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Dave's Backhoe Services

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Dave's Backhoe Services

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We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

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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.

perfectionist construction

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perfectionist construction

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26 years of experience

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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