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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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2 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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14 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
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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
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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.

perfectionist construction

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perfectionist construction

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27 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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Branson Enterprises

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Branson Enterprises

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19 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.

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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