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Avatar for Encore Builders, Inc.
Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We rebuilt our house after the Woolsey fire and so we now have a lot of experience working with local contractors. These guys are the best! Brandon and Oz worked with us all the way and their workers did an great job."
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Rainforestla, Inc.
Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."
wood retaining wall
steps
steps
steps
steps

+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for BRG Properties, Inc.
BRG Properties, Inc.
4.9(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian did an excellent job.. He was was extremely professional, reliable and his prices were reasonable. He picked up and moved a new couch for me. It was very heavy and had to brought into my home through a difficult and small entranceway. He also removed and disposed of my old couch and a huge box. He was a pro! Also, he added my job on at short notice and at the end of his very full work day. I couldnâ t have asked for a better company to help me. I highly recommend BRG Properties, Inc."
Concrete removal
Concrete removal
Renovation Clean up
Renovation Clean up
Concrete Demolition

+5

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Alonso Grading and Demolition, Inc.
Alonso Grading and Demolition, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable and a good guy, easy to work with."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden Blade Grading Inc.
4.8(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Martín is an expert at his work in grading I would definitely use him again."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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NYM, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+5

Response time1 hour
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J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC\n\nHere at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
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Discount Pavingstone Inc
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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