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Olivares Excavation

10100 ESTATES DRIVE P8
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Olivares Excavation

10100 ESTATES DRIVE P8
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Olivares Excavation is a reliable, California-based excavation company specializing in residential and commercial site preparation. Serving communities across the Golden State, we offer expert services including land clearing, trenching, grading, foundation digging, and utility installation. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship, our team uses modern equipment to ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it's preparing a lot for new construction or handling complex excavation needs, Olivares Excavation is committed to delivering dependable results across California.

Olivares Excavation is a reliable, California-based excavation company specializing in residential and commercial site preparation. Serving communities across the Golden State, we offer expert services including land clearing, trenching, grading, foundation digging, and utility installation. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship, our team uses modern equipment to ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it's preparing a lot for new construction or handling complex excavation needs, Olivares Excavation is committed to delivering dependable results across California.

Waters Vacuum Truck Service

PO Box 18160
5.00(
6
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Waters Vacuum Truck Service

PO Box 18160
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional DBA - Waters Vacuum. Additional phone – (775) 882-1577. Additional contact names - Jim Fish, JD Driskell, Justin Waters. See web for additional service areas.

"Very well. Some delay between two phases of work."

Carl W on January 2018

Additional DBA - Waters Vacuum. Additional phone – (775) 882-1577. Additional contact names - Jim Fish, JD Driskell, Justin Waters. See web for additional service areas.

"Very well. Some delay between two phases of work."

Carl W on January 2018

Great West Asphalt

5151 Mayann Rd
4.33(
6
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Great West Asphalt

5151 Mayann Rd
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience

Great West Asphalt Paving takes pride in providing the best quality asphalt paving projects on the west coast. We specialize in anything that has to do with asphalt paving. Great West Asphalt Paving is a family owned business that ensures that our clients are always 100% satisfied. Great West Asphalt Paving love to see a project come to life by giving it the time and energy needed to complete the job the right way the first time and providing the best quality while also beating the deadlines. Efficiency is key to our line of work. If you have any questions or would like a free estimate, please call us today.

"They did a great job. Work was performed quickly and looks great."

Mel H on April 2023

Great West Asphalt Paving takes pride in providing the best quality asphalt paving projects on the west coast. We specialize in anything that has to do with asphalt paving. Great West Asphalt Paving is a family owned business that ensures that our clients are always 100% satisfied. Great West Asphalt Paving love to see a project come to life by giving it the time and energy needed to complete the job the right way the first time and providing the best quality while also beating the deadlines. Efficiency is key to our line of work. If you have any questions or would like a free estimate, please call us today.

"They did a great job. Work was performed quickly and looks great."

Mel H on April 2023

Westek Construction

P.O. Box 5694
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Westek Construction

P.O. Box 5694
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41 years of experience

We offer a wide array of home services, from foundations to roof tops

We offer a wide array of home services, from foundations to roof tops

WEST COAST PAVING

2375 E 4TH ST
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WEST COAST PAVING

2375 E 4TH ST
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50 years of experience

Woman owned business Certified DBE with NDOT 38 Years Experience Many Local References

Woman owned business Certified DBE with NDOT 38 Years Experience Many Local References

valley materials & equipment

17074
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valley materials & equipment

17074
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26 years of experience

Valley Materials & Equipment is an experienced prime & sub contractor. The company offers an honest and professional service to its customers.

Valley Materials & Equipment is an experienced prime & sub contractor. The company offers an honest and professional service to its customers.

Buildings and Dwellings

2465 Sutro St.
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Buildings and Dwellings

2465 Sutro St.
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47 years of experience

A design build general construction company inc. Commercial and residential builders.

A design build general construction company inc. Commercial and residential builders.

Clean Energy Center

PO Box 7254
5.00(
2
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Clean Energy Center

PO Box 7254
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Clean Energy Center is a residential and commercial clean energy generation (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) integrator and utility-scale wind planning firm. For commercial and residential customers, Clean Energy Center provides recommendations, free in-home estimates, and turn-key installation of wind energy, solar energy, and solar hot water systems. In Utility Scale Planning, Clean Energy Center (CEC) performs full service feasibility studies including resources assessments, project planning and siting, environmental studies, installation of meteorological (met) towers and instrumentation, SoDAR installation, data analysis, permitting, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s), wind turbine generator (WTG) procurement, and WTG construction management. CEC currently maintains licenses as a general commercial and residential contractor (class B), plumbing contractor (C-1), and electrical contractor (C-2) in the state of Nevada. License Numbers: 0073919, 0073920, 0073732. Rich Hamilton, Clean Energy Center’s owner, has summited the highest mountains from Alaska to the Andes, is a former aero-medical aircrew member, and Nevada Wind Energy Expert. His deep love of the natural world and his first-hand encounters with global warming spurred him into renewable energy.

Clean Energy Center is a residential and commercial clean energy generation (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) integrator and utility-scale wind planning firm. For commercial and residential customers, Clean Energy Center provides recommendations, free in-home estimates, and turn-key installation of wind energy, solar energy, and solar hot water systems. In Utility Scale Planning, Clean Energy Center (CEC) performs full service feasibility studies including resources assessments, project planning and siting, environmental studies, installation of meteorological (met) towers and instrumentation, SoDAR installation, data analysis, permitting, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s), wind turbine generator (WTG) procurement, and WTG construction management. CEC currently maintains licenses as a general commercial and residential contractor (class B), plumbing contractor (C-1), and electrical contractor (C-2) in the state of Nevada. License Numbers: 0073919, 0073920, 0073732. Rich Hamilton, Clean Energy Center’s owner, has summited the highest mountains from Alaska to the Andes, is a former aero-medical aircrew member, and Nevada Wind Energy Expert. His deep love of the natural world and his first-hand encounters with global warming spurred him into renewable energy.

Summit Plumbing

1219 Service Dr
4.50(
10
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Summit Plumbing

1219 Service Dr
4.50(
10
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned 24 hour full service plumbing business. We started the business in 1999. We have 15 full time employees. Additional phone numbers 775-883-5335, 530-544-5514, and 775-782-6643

We are a family owned 24 hour full service plumbing business. We started the business in 1999. We have 15 full time employees. Additional phone numbers 775-883-5335, 530-544-5514, and 775-782-6643

White Oak Land Management

PO Box 1554
5.00(
6
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White Oak Land Management

PO Box 1554
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Truckee, 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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