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Avatar for 1 TOM PLUMBER ANAHEIM / BREA
1 TOM PLUMBER ANAHEIM / BREA
5.0(
21
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Response was amazing and fast. Arrived on time and kept me fully informed. Professional with complete set of moisture/ leak detection tools. Answered all our questions. Would love to recommend them."
Leak Detection
Plumbing
Sewage Cleanup
Leak Detection
Plumbing

+70

Response time8 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for RJ'S PLUMBING CHAMPS CORP
RJ'S PLUMBING CHAMPS CORP
4.7(
29
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A Gentlemen. Jose was careful and conscientious. He evaluated everything and explained to me how and why everything is or was with my plumbing issue. He offered advice and created a detailed outline of how he was to fix my problem with pictures and videos. Highly recommend!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.5(
29
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Alonso Grading and Demolition, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving South El Monte, 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
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
1
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Perez Plumbing Services
New to Angi

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Perez Plumbing Services 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.

Response time1 day
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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
6
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Serving South El Monte, 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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FAQs for excavation projects in South El Monte, 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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