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Vargas Landscaping
4.7(
48
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We bought a 'fixer-upper' and of all the contractors (and we have worked with A LOT on this house) he is the top. He is prompt, he always follows through, his team works hard and gets the job done fast and well. If there are any concerns he comes out personally and takes care of them immediately. He is flexible and thinks on his feet. His pricing is very reasonable. There wasn't a thing that we didn't like about working with Nato and team. He is our official go to guy for landscaping and other projects. We trust Nato, his work and recommendations to us We would definitely recommend him to our friends. My husband found him on Angie's list and it was one of the best finds we have had in the 3 years we owned the house."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Platinum General Engineering and Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently purchased a home that did not pass the sewer lateral inspection and we needed to have it replaced. I made several calls to multiple companies to get quotes for this repair. The quotes were kind of all over the place with Platinum General being somewhere in the middle price wise. My point of contact with the company was John Ramirez. And he is the main reason I chose to work with them. The price was good, the work was done 3 days ahead of the original estimate, but John was very helpful every step of the way. He stopped by several times to take care of his team, and to make sure everything was going according to plan, answered all of our questions and communicated in a quick and concise way. They handled all the necessary permits and follow up inspections with the city, their team was polite, clean and quick. All the repair work that was done to the concrete at our house and on the street was great. I can only speak to the job they did, but for anyone looking for help with a sewer lateral, I highly recommend Platinum General! And John, thank you for everything! You'll be our fist call when we need help with something else!"
Water Main Extension with Asphalt Restoration
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement - Alameda
Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement - Orinda
Sewer Drain Line Replacement Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Era Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
34
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was great, they have the technology to find the issue quickly and they are very knowledgeable. Communication was great at front, we discussed any additional services needed in advance and went over the process in general. The excavation, repair, and finishes were very clean. New Era Rooter & Plumbing are very professionals. I will definitely recommend this company and call them again."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we purchased the house, it was a 30 year old home. Almost everybody in the period of five years to seven years wanted to convert to copper plumbing. So what they offered at that time was anyone you referred to if they chose to use their service, you have $500 cash payment which was really nice because half of our neighbors and our family members used them. I do not know what they do now, but it is a really nice service because they are a very good company. They did a great job."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in San Francisco, 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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