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Avatar for Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Attention to detail.. impressive finish. Herman did my artificial turf installation and finished my retainer walls and irrigation. impressed with his attention to detail."
Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system
Trex Deck
Grass installation
Landscaping design and project
Synthetic grass

+89

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete Inc
4.6(
55
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I already responded to a request for a review for this job. I am not going to continue to respond to Angie's List for multiple requests"
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cal Underground
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cal Underground did septic and excavation for my New shop and did one awesome job. Soon I’ll hire him back for my housing development!"
Close to finished new driveway, waiting on gravel
Guest House Demolition
Driveway Culvert Pipe Repair
Aerobic Septic System
New driveway in progress

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient I would hire them again in a heartbeat kdb"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Platinum Dirt Worx, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job, communicated well, showed up on time, went beyond the scope of project to assist the homeowner"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ELC Landscape Installation
4.3(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"I have known Enrique for years and I have never had to look back at any of the work he does. His work ethic is above and beyond. He is a great asset to HomeAdvisor and Angi."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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King's Excavation & Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Kings Excavation is your premier choice for excavation and plumbing services in the Bay Area. With a strong emphasis on quality work and competitive pricing, we have earned a reputation for excellence.\n\nOur experienced team specializes in a wide range of services, including site preparation, trenching, septic system install, sewer line repair, and installation. We handle residential and commercial projects with precision and efficiency.\n\nWhat sets us apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction. We prioritize clear communication, timely delivery, and superior workmanship. Our clients trust us to deliver results that exceed expectations.\n\nChoose Kings Excavation for reliable service, competitive rates, and exceptional outcomes. Contact us today for all your excavation and plumbing needs.

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Rene Cano
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waterford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation and septic needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Rene Cano a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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).

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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