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Kan Builders
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I normally don’t leave reviews, but the amazing service I received inspired me to share my experience with others. Kan Builders just completed my project and the entire process was nice. My project manager was incredibly respectful of my home, made sure her crew kept everything clean and out of the way. She truly treated my home like her own. The communication with the entire team was great from start to finish. I am so grateful for the results my husband and I love that we can now host and have staycations in our own home . I highly recommend them to anyone. To Keme thank you for our great human to human conversations. Now that the project is over that is what I’ll miss. Thank you Kan Builders"
Hillside Engineering
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JH Landscaping
4.6(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We shared our vision with Mr. Hernandez of transforming our 2500 sq ft grass back yard into a water conserving oasis with new irrigation, drip watering system, rocks, boulders, plants and trees. He and his crew turned our vision into a reality with top notch work, attention to detail, and within our stated budget despite changes we made during the process. Mr. Hernandez was hands on, responsive and attentive to our needs (I'm a paraplegic) and even went with with us to the nursery to find the best plants and trees for our project. We couldn't be more happy!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Silverback Hauling & Demolition
4.8(
99
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Silverback Hauling promptly returned my call to schedule a time to haul away broken concrete and brick. They called before their arrival, and they arrived promptly at the scheduled time. They went right to work and 3 of them loaded and hauled away about 3 yards of material in about a half hour. All were very friendly and professional. They cleaned the area thoroughly, leaving no trace of themselves or the material they took away. I was very happy with their work and would use them again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Down Under Services
4.4(
303
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot rave enough about Warren, Oscar and the whole team. In June of 2014, Down aunder Services landscaped our entire backyard (almost a third of an acre), transforming a rocky, dirt-filled wasteland into a gorgeous, lush space with a tiered hill and grass. WOW! We loved it so much that we signed up for their maintenance (gardening) services as well and most recently hired them again for our front yard. The prices are also extremely reasonable and I appreciated the open lines of communication. They finish every job on time and are very transparent about costs and expectations. We are moving to a new home and will be calling Warren again for all of our future landscaping needs there as well.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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North and South Landscaping and Tree Care, Inc.
4.5(
290
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are a senior community and have over 75 trees to be trimmed with 3 courtyards also that were worked on. Extremely professional work- clean and careful with our staff and residents for falling debris- great job- Jose, site manager was fabulous in communication and plant knowledge. We hope to have them back for maintenance soon. Highly recommend their services!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Seth Hohn Trenching
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Home Advisor referred me to Seth. When we spoke I could tell that he understood the general scope and we set a meeting to check the job. Seth came over looked at the project, finish grading near house and barn. We agreed on the very fair price, and Seth assured me he would get the job done in a day. Seth showed up with his partner, and they went to work. I noted their attention to detail, customer service, and honesty. I appreciated their recommendations for a better result. Perfect team for this project. I am recommending them to family with an acre which needs to be cleared and finished properly. These guys really helped my 1/2 acre home and barn drainage and finish grading. I could sense that they want to do a job right. This is important. I am an experienced tradesman, supervisor, and inspector, and I have no reservations recommending these men to family and friends. Thanks again Seth and Nate. Sincerely, EA"
Shaping the land!
Heavy Equipment
Leveled Surface
Heavy Machinery
My Machine

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we purchased the house, it was a 30 year old home. Almost everybody in the period of five years to seven years wanted to convert to copper plumbing. So what they offered at that time was anyone you referred to if they chose to use their service, you have $500 cash payment which was really nice because half of our neighbors and our family members used them. I do not know what they do now, but it is a really nice service because they are a very good company. They did a great job."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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