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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!"
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+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Kan Builders
5.0(
1
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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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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

"The best landscape crew we have had in 30 years of owning this home! They pay great attention to detail, and are quick to respond if a problem arises. They work hard, have a great attitude, and are very professional. Our yard always looks so great, and we receive many compliments from the neighbors.  "
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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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