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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving
4.7(
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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

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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Elliott Excavation
5.0(
5
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I highly reccomend Greg and his team to the Riviera West, Kelseyville community. Greg is a rare find, intelligent, listens, focused on every detail, professional and a man of his word. Works very well with the homeowner association. My wife and I could not be more pleased with the results of the work conducted.👍"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Sonoma Siteworks & Engineering
5.0(
4
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went great. Good company to work with, awesome communication. They jump right on it and knock the work out quickly and cleanly. Very knowledgeable and professional."
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Rose Valley Earthworks & Paving
5.0(
14
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Brad Riddle to do a clearing , hauling, ground prep and laying rocks job . The front yard area was massively overgrown and several sections needed to be addressed. Brad was cooperative, helpful and had to work around my unusual schedule, my grandkids schedules and then rain delays. This took a number of months to coordinate.! We are all pleased with the clean results, and Brad has agreed to return to assist with locating the irrigation lines in order to add some plants. I would highly recommend Brad for his hard work, flexibility and collaborative efforts!"
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Esposti Residence
Brasset Ranch
Blunck Residence
Redwood Village

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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Baker Excavating Co
5.0(
1
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He did wonders, was able to make driveways and flat spots on my slopped property. Gets the job done right, works quickly, and keeps me up to date with everything. I am going to be hiring him again here soon."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nickel Creek Landscape
4.6(
19
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Serving Ukiah, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We thoroughly enjoyed working with this company for our turf repair project. They got us in weeks ahead of schedule as they knew time was an issue for our busy daycare. They came up with a plan to fix the seams and clumping issues in our turf that we just had installed by another company. They made the most of a tough project and were able to provide us with a playground surface our littles will be able to use for years to come. The guys are fun to work with and Dawn is a problem solver. I can’t recommend them enough."
New landscape
 Back Yard Project- Yard was from a empty slate
This landscape was a clean slate when we started,
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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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