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Cal Underground

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Cal Underground

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

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Tun

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Tun

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2 years of experience

I’m specialize in electrical! Have been in electrical field for 25yrs. Trouble shooting, news install, add new line, plugs and switches,lighting control and etc.

I’m specialize in electrical! Have been in electrical field for 25yrs. Trouble shooting, news install, add new line, plugs and switches,lighting control and etc.

Briner and son Landscape

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Briner and son Landscape

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Briner and son Landscape specializes in all things landscape. Including our newest division that focuses on providing grading, excavation and demo services with the same family owned and operated company that has made it's name for the last 40 years.

Briner and son Landscape specializes in all things landscape. Including our newest division that focuses on providing grading, excavation and demo services with the same family owned and operated company that has made it's name for the last 40 years.

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Humbles grading

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Humbles grading

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We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.

We are a family owned company that specializes in all types of grading. We have over 33 years of experience in this skilled field. At Humbles Grading we treat our customers like family, take pride in working with homeowners and builders to offer our creative services. We here at Humbles Grading wash all of our equipment before we start a new job to prevent the transfer of weeds and unwanted deposits. At Humbles Grading we specialize in house pads, building pads, driveways, parking lots, roads, lot cleaning, fire line clearing and trails. We have done work all over the United States, Canada and Hawaii. Moreover; we push our selves to give you our best quality workmanship that you deserve.

Excel remodeling DMCS services

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Excel remodeling DMCS services

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Hello we offer painting interior and exterior, plastering stucco, drywall, carpentry, and demolition. We been in business for 6 years we do fast quality work no job to small or no job to big, we can start on your project as soon as you accept us.

Hello we offer painting interior and exterior, plastering stucco, drywall, carpentry, and demolition. We been in business for 6 years we do fast quality work no job to small or no job to big, we can start on your project as soon as you accept us.

AAA BUILDERS

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AAA BUILDERS

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Customers say: Super punctual

Commercial & Residential owner-operated General Contractor specializing in new construction, remodels, grading, framing, concrete, masonry & landscape. We have more than 30 years experience in construction with verifiable references in the SF Bay Area, Southern California, Utah, Nevada & Hawaii. Our most recent project completed is a religious building remodeling in Las Vegas, NV.

"Terrible job. Broke retaining wall and didn’t repair. Sloppy setup. Entire job finished in a few hours and began cracking right away. Rebar sticking up and out of driveway. Driveway has actually broken off in 2 spots. No base put down, even though it was in contract and paid for. I’m questioning whether Ile is actually a licensed contractor. Nearly 20 cracks and breaks in just a few weeks."

Scott W on August 2020

Commercial & Residential owner-operated General Contractor specializing in new construction, remodels, grading, framing, concrete, masonry & landscape. We have more than 30 years experience in construction with verifiable references in the SF Bay Area, Southern California, Utah, Nevada & Hawaii. Our most recent project completed is a religious building remodeling in Las Vegas, NV.

"Terrible job. Broke retaining wall and didn’t repair. Sloppy setup. Entire job finished in a few hours and began cracking right away. Rebar sticking up and out of driveway. Driveway has actually broken off in 2 spots. No base put down, even though it was in contract and paid for. I’m questioning whether Ile is actually a licensed contractor. Nearly 20 cracks and breaks in just a few weeks."

Scott W on August 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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