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SH Grading & Excavating
5.0(
15
)

Serving Hidden Valley Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was basically a demolition project. I had to have a 75 year old concrete circular retaining wall buried in the center of my asphalt driveway that had to be removed so that we could plant an oak tree. The wall was approximately 25 feet in circumference, 4 feet high and the concrete at least 3 inches thick. The bottom foot and half of the wall was covered with earth that had to be dug out by hand. Jose accomplished this extremely difficult job in a day and a half working right along side his helpers. He was able break up and haul away the concrete and did a great job cleaning up the site. He is courteous, professional and his rates are extremely fair. I would definitely recommend him for any job."
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Dirt pile

+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TAURIAN CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
2
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Serving Hidden Valley Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unquestionably I would recommend him for hire and here's why. Mario designed the system customized specifically for our home, 2 story, 5 bedrooms. He laid out the job on paper and showed us the BOM list (Bill Of Materials), so there was no surprises in cost. He showed up early to work and gave an estimate of time to completion. He is extremely knowledgeable and very communicative to my wife and I concerning any complications found underground (we live in the mountains). He performed as promised and completed our project on time and on budget. He gave us suggestions on maintenance and how to prolong the life of our system. He is a very professional contractor and was patient with our many questions, and great person to work with."
Septic System Additional Lateral Added
Distrubution Box installed
Roughly 500 feet of water line trenched
Distribution Lateral Ready for Backfill
75 foot distribtion lateral replacement

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Excavating Co
5.0(
1
)

Serving Hidden Valley Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He did wonders, was able to make driveways and flat spots on my slopped property. Gets the job done right, works quickly, and keeps me up to date with everything. I am going to be hiring him again here soon."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Northern California Power & Equipment Co., Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Hidden Valley Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sewers to septic tanks to excavation. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Northern California Power & Equipment Co., Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n

Hillside Road Project
Burning
Trench
Burning
Burning

+4

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HAMMER ENGINEERING
New to Angi

Serving Hidden Valley Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Utility trench
Utility trench
Utility trench
Utility trench
Backfill of Utility trench

+4

Response time1 day
FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hidden Valley Lake, CA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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