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Cal Underground

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Cal Underground

4.75(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. 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

Cal Underground is a licensed and bonded underground construction company with 12 years of proven experience. Specializing in underground utilities, septic systems, and dirt work, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, stress-free, and clean project execution. Our commitment to quality ensures that every project we take on is handled with precision and professionalism, regardless of size or complexity. 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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PLUMBING SERVICES A+

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PLUMBING SERVICES A+

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Looking for quality plumbing contractor? call today (209)465-4661 we fix, repair, replace and new installations.

"Sal, technician, performed very well."

Janis and Mike F on October 2020

Looking for quality plumbing contractor? call today (209)465-4661 we fix, repair, replace and new installations.

"Sal, technician, performed very well."

Janis and Mike F on October 2020

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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Customers say: Quality work
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All residential & commercial general contracting & remodeling. Specializing in kitchens, baths, and additions.

All residential & commercial general contracting & remodeling. Specializing in kitchens, baths, and additions.

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Integrity Home Repair

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Integrity Home Repair

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TAKE YOUR HOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL With Integrity Construction and Remodeling LLC an experienced Home, Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling contractor in Modesto, CA There are limitless possibilities for remodeling. Maybe you want a custom Kitchen, Bathroom or whole home remodeling or tile and professional painting services, or perhaps you're looking for an LVP flooring replacement and kitchen countertop installation services? No matter your vision, our remodeling contractors in Modesto, CA offer the guidance and assistance you need to revamp your living space. Integrity Construction and Remodeling LLC has over 12 years of experience facilitating residential and commercial remodeling projects. Our professionalism and reputation allow us to exceed your expectations, guaranteeing 100% satisfaction. With a warranty. You can depend on us to see your project through to the end.

"They were very professional. Very accommodating to my personal needs. The response time was very fast. I appreciate the friendly staff. I highly recommend. Five star."

UMENZO F on September 2024

TAKE YOUR HOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL With Integrity Construction and Remodeling LLC an experienced Home, Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling contractor in Modesto, CA There are limitless possibilities for remodeling. Maybe you want a custom Kitchen, Bathroom or whole home remodeling or tile and professional painting services, or perhaps you're looking for an LVP flooring replacement and kitchen countertop installation services? No matter your vision, our remodeling contractors in Modesto, CA offer the guidance and assistance you need to revamp your living space. Integrity Construction and Remodeling LLC has over 12 years of experience facilitating residential and commercial remodeling projects. Our professionalism and reputation allow us to exceed your expectations, guaranteeing 100% satisfaction. With a warranty. You can depend on us to see your project through to the end.

"They were very professional. Very accommodating to my personal needs. The response time was very fast. I appreciate the friendly staff. I highly recommend. Five star."

UMENZO F on September 2024

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Hernandez Construction

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Hernandez Construction

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Our company performed what ours clients deserve we offer General House remodels as a new construction. Rest assured that we won't leave the site until you are happy with the work we've done.

"It went pretty smooth. David and his crew are easy to work with."

Sudhir C on August 2020

Our company performed what ours clients deserve we offer General House remodels as a new construction. Rest assured that we won't leave the site until you are happy with the work we've done.

"It went pretty smooth. David and his crew are easy to work with."

Sudhir C on August 2020

Aspen Landscaping and Construction

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Aspen Landscaping and Construction

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Aspen Landscaping and Construction is a full service construction company. We are both landscape and general contractors and can fulfill any job request. We have been doing business in the central valley for over 25 years and look forward to many more years ahead, serving our customers. There is no job too small, or too large for us to handle. If there is something we cannot do, having been in business for so long, we will know someone locally who can do it.

Aspen Landscaping and Construction is a full service construction company. We are both landscape and general contractors and can fulfill any job request. We have been doing business in the central valley for over 25 years and look forward to many more years ahead, serving our customers. There is no job too small, or too large for us to handle. If there is something we cannot do, having been in business for so long, we will know someone locally who can do it.

NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

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NO LIMIT HAULING & DEMOLITION

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Customers say: Terrific value

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

OFFERING FREE ESTIMATES FOR ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS! At No Limit Hauling & Demolition, we are skilled in many areas of demolition and will gladly come to safely and quickly handle your projects. Our services are all-encompassing, from hand demolition of interior structures to full demolitions, swimming pool removal, land clearing and tearing down of commercial or residential structures. We go out of our way to make sure the customer's needs are met through consultative conversations through to the end of your project needs. Please note: pricing for appliance hauling is by truckload, not per appliance.

"The service provided was fast and trustworthy, with good communication throughout the entire process. The team delivered exceptional and high-quality work that clearly met all expectations."

Sally H on October 2025

Quinly Builders Inc

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Quinly Builders Inc

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QBI ***QUINLY BUILDERS INC.** New Construction, Additions, Remodels and Repairs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial Ground-up construction, additions, including concrete Truck loading ramps, office remodels, home renovations, Kitchen and Bath remodels, Handicap ramps, stairs concrete, pre-fab or wood, custom patios / pergolas and much much more. We handle the tough repairs others walk away from. We carry workmans comp. liability insurances and are bonded. Please check with the State License Board (CSLB) to review our spotless record. We have transferd over to a corperate license and our original Quinly Builders is currently inactive. Quinly builders has been licensed since 1990 with no complaints against us to the State Contractor Board. Quinly builders Inc. has been licensed since May 2008 Quinly Builders Inc.#915633 since 2008 Quinly Builders #586456 Since 1990 [email protected] 209/824/3968

QBI ***QUINLY BUILDERS INC.** New Construction, Additions, Remodels and Repairs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial Ground-up construction, additions, including concrete Truck loading ramps, office remodels, home renovations, Kitchen and Bath remodels, Handicap ramps, stairs concrete, pre-fab or wood, custom patios / pergolas and much much more. We handle the tough repairs others walk away from. We carry workmans comp. liability insurances and are bonded. Please check with the State License Board (CSLB) to review our spotless record. We have transferd over to a corperate license and our original Quinly Builders is currently inactive. Quinly builders has been licensed since 1990 with no complaints against us to the State Contractor Board. Quinly builders Inc. has been licensed since May 2008 Quinly Builders Inc.#915633 since 2008 Quinly Builders #586456 Since 1990 [email protected] 209/824/3968

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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