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Avatar for Bronco Demolition, LLC
Bronco Demolition, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response with quote, which was really reasonable. They were able to complete the project right away. I had them remove glued down wood flooring, which is really difficult. A couple hours after they arrived the area was cleaned and ready for install. Will hire again for other projects."
Pool Demolition
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+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Rainforest LA to install our front yard landscaping. The design had been done by another company and Yosi worked with the designer and made our yard beautiful. Yosi was professional and responded timely to my texts. The prices were very reasonable and the quality of work was exceptional. We will use this company again."
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+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BRG Properties, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a veteran-owned company offering junk/ rubbish removal, demolition, hauling, and dumpster rental. Licensed, bonded, and insured, the best service with competitive pricing.Whether it's a small or big project, we have you covered. We service all of Ventura County and the surrounding areas. License #1096336

Concrete removal
Concrete removal
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Renovation Clean up
Concrete Demolition

+5

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alonso Grading and Demolition, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good contractor for demolition and grading. Knowledgeable and extremely professional. Pricing is very competitive. I have worked with Alanzo for many years and he has taken good care of my projects and clients."
Excavation
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Excavation

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Spino Excavating Inc is a very competent contruction company. Their honesty and integrity is known in the Southern California industry. They work patiently and energetically with their project owners, architects, engineers, and of course us building inspectors. They have never failed to impress me on each project large or small. -- RAM-ESI"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Plumber Man
5.0(
18
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

"The job was done very well and quickly. Cleaned my sink from yesrs of hard water buildup. Left the place clean. They were quick and did a great job. Would definitely hire them again."
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+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thomas Parks Contracting
4.8(
100
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Parks and his workers were thorough, polite and efficient. My gutters were full and badly clogged because of several years of neglect. They removed all debris from my roof and dug out the gutters by hand until they got water freely flowing through the downspouts. It was a positive experience from beginning to end."
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+12

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
587
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely In love with the work that was done at my place! The result was even better then i had imagined, I had my bathroom and kitchen done. I have always been terrified of contractors as in the past I was ripped off, but this is not the case they communicated with me every step of the way and made this an enjoyable experience for me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to remodel or have work done in there home! Thank you again to US Home Developers Inc you guys did an incredible job"
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+45

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Solidworks Remodeling
5.0(
12
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Thank you solidworks remodeling for helping me with my old bathroom , Leo came by and gave me amazing ideas how to maximize my bathroom space, we use subway tile and glass doors for the walking shower , Leo also suggest to do shampoo nich.. I like the results I would defently recommend to anyone needs remodeling contractor ."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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

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