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JDS Backhoe Service

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JDS Backhoe Service

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

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"He is the best operator I've ever seen. He shows up on time and does what he says he'll do."

Rick . on March 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"He is the best operator I've ever seen. He shows up on time and does what he says he'll do."

Rick . on March 2020

LG Services-Unlicensed Contractor

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LG Services-Unlicensed Contractor

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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

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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
27 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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Roughstock Construction

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Roughstock Construction

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

Roughstock Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"

Tanner N on September 2022

Roughstock Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"

Tanner N on September 2022

APPLEGATE BACKHOE DEMOLITION

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APPLEGATE BACKHOE DEMOLITION

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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CLARK SEPTIC SVC LLC

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CLARK SEPTIC SVC LLC

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Customers say: Super punctual

Pinnacle Plumbing Service

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Pinnacle Plumbing Service

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23 years of experience

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Additional DBA - Pinnacle Plumbing. See website for additional services.

Spring Creek Pool and Spa Inc

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Spring Creek Pool and Spa Inc

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21 years of experience

Spring Creek is a full service outdoor living company specializing in design, construction and consultation on projects involving the building of outdoor structures, landscapes, water features, swimming pool and spas throughout Northern California. Spring Creek has designed and built over 1,000 custom projects and participates in design, engineering and construction of ultra custom residential and boutique commercial projects, ranging in cost between $150,000- $3,500,000. Spring Creek has 40 employees conducting the majority of its design, and project execution “in house”. Spring Creek maintains presence throughout northern California with offices in the Central Valley and the S.F Peninsula. Spring Creek also participates in design, consultation and construction management projects in Southern California and Nevada. eddie@springcreekpools.com

Spring Creek is a full service outdoor living company specializing in design, construction and consultation on projects involving the building of outdoor structures, landscapes, water features, swimming pool and spas throughout Northern California. Spring Creek has designed and built over 1,000 custom projects and participates in design, engineering and construction of ultra custom residential and boutique commercial projects, ranging in cost between $150,000- $3,500,000. Spring Creek has 40 employees conducting the majority of its design, and project execution “in house”. Spring Creek maintains presence throughout northern California with offices in the Central Valley and the S.F Peninsula. Spring Creek also participates in design, consultation and construction management projects in Southern California and Nevada. eddie@springcreekpools.com

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

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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FAQs for excavation projects in Modesto, CA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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