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Baker Excavating Co
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Serving Upper Lake, 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(
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Serving Upper Lake, 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."
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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
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L.D. Giacomini Enterprises, Inc.
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Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1949

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a family owned business locally owned and operated that upholds a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility.Our distinction is our quality service and accurate knowledge of the trade.We specialize in land clearing, grading, sighting, preconstruction,creek restoration and heavy duty equipment hauling and heavy duty equipment rentals.

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Bobcat Services
New to Angi

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation and repair for your concrete and masonry needs. With over seven years of industry experience, we specialize in a variety of residential and commercial brick, stone and concrete work. We 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. \n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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