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Avatar for Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
PO Box 648
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc.
PO Box 648
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."

Eddie C on August 2021

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.

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."

Eddie C on August 2021


CLM Excavating, Inc.
516 Cherry Court
4.64(
7
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Approved Pro
CLM Excavating, Inc.
516 Cherry Court
4.64(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

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Michael R on April 2023

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"N/A"

Michael R on April 2023


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Amesos Plumbing Inc
1525 Francisco Blvd E
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Amesos Plumbing Inc
1525 Francisco Blvd E
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
434 local quotes requested

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. 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 an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. 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 an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024


Avatar for Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Located In:
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Located In:
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
350 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavation services, lot clearing, asphalt paving, sealing, concrete drive ways , retaining walls and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I hired Isaac to redo a previous job by another company that was left unfinished and a big mess. He was very knowledgeable about what to do with my driveway and he and his employees were polite, professional and extremely hard working. He wanted to make sure everything was done right and I appreciated that. I felt his prices were very fair and I am so happy with my new driveway it is such a relief to finally have the driveway I wanted. I would recommend Issac to anyone that wants a dependable company that does excellent work."

Steph F on March 2025

We specialize in excavation services, lot clearing, asphalt paving, sealing, concrete drive ways , retaining walls and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I hired Isaac to redo a previous job by another company that was left unfinished and a big mess. He was very knowledgeable about what to do with my driveway and he and his employees were polite, professional and extremely hard working. He wanted to make sure everything was done right and I appreciated that. I felt his prices were very fair and I am so happy with my new driveway it is such a relief to finally have the driveway I wanted. I would recommend Issac to anyone that wants a dependable company that does excellent work."

Steph F on March 2025


JIM'S NO HASSLE HAULING & DEMOLITION
PO BOX 620114
5.00(
21
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JIM'S NO HASSLE HAULING & DEMOLITION
PO BOX 620114
5.00(
21
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES FLAT RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE.

3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES FLAT RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE.


Unique Concrete Creations
1079 Elm Street
4.91(
22
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Unique Concrete Creations
1079 Elm Street
4.91(
22
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a general concrete construction company, we do driveways, patios, walkways, fireplace, barbeque, waterfalls, columns, walls, copings, wall caps.

We are a general concrete construction company, we do driveways, patios, walkways, fireplace, barbeque, waterfalls, columns, walls, copings, wall caps.


Marvel Architecture
1278 25th Avenue #2
3.86(
7
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Marvel Architecture
1278 25th Avenue #2
3.86(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
17 years of experience

Through our working history previous to establishing this company, our directors have gained valuable experience with many of the top developers and construction companies around the world: Spain, London, Nairobi, Prague, Amsterdam, Ireland and all over the States. We believe in working closely with our clients and contractors as members of a team in order to achieve a successful completion to every job. As throughout our working careers we believe in achieving very high standards in every job we take on making sure each client is fully satisfied with the end product and gets value for money. We are very flexible and adaptable to our clients needs which we feel is very important in today’s world. We pride ourselves on these standards. We are usually working on about 15-20 projects per year, ranging in size from about $20,000 to $10,000,000 in value typically within the luxury residential sector, sometimes involving working on listed buildings. Despite slowing economy, the amount of our clients have increased recently.

Through our working history previous to establishing this company, our directors have gained valuable experience with many of the top developers and construction companies around the world: Spain, London, Nairobi, Prague, Amsterdam, Ireland and all over the States. We believe in working closely with our clients and contractors as members of a team in order to achieve a successful completion to every job. As throughout our working careers we believe in achieving very high standards in every job we take on making sure each client is fully satisfied with the end product and gets value for money. We are very flexible and adaptable to our clients needs which we feel is very important in today’s world. We pride ourselves on these standards. We are usually working on about 15-20 projects per year, ranging in size from about $20,000 to $10,000,000 in value typically within the luxury residential sector, sometimes involving working on listed buildings. Despite slowing economy, the amount of our clients have increased recently.


Geiler Plumbing
12 Columbine Ct
No reviews
Geiler Plumbing
12 Columbine Ct
No reviews
15 years of experience

Geiler plumbing is a family owned and operated company. We have been serving the napa area for three years. When you contact geiler plumbing, you will communicate with the owner directly. The owner will quote the job, perform the work, and write the invoice. We offer senior discounts, as well as military discounts.

Geiler plumbing is a family owned and operated company. We have been serving the napa area for three years. When you contact geiler plumbing, you will communicate with the owner directly. The owner will quote the job, perform the work, and write the invoice. We offer senior discounts, as well as military discounts.


EARTHCARE LANDSCAPING
175 Bernal Rd
4.48(
23
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EARTHCARE LANDSCAPING
175 Bernal Rd
4.48(
23
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sustainable Landscape Design and Installation (Quarterly Maintenance too!)

Sustainable Landscape Design and Installation (Quarterly Maintenance too!)


Yz Construction
Unknown
No reviews
Yz Construction
Unknown
No reviews
27 years of experience

We are a General Building Contractor that specializes in Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Bank, Restaurant and Residential Construction with a four page list of services provided throughout California. YZ has been in business for over 13 years. Our reputation is known for our commitment to exceeding our customer's expectations in: Quality, Timeliness, Communication, Record completion at most famous malls, Safety & Performance, Quick Turnover, Solutions, Attention to Detail, Affordability, Variety of Services. We are committed to leading our industry in building lasting relationships based on integrity, fairness and superior service while providing incredible prices that have stayed the lowest for 13 years. **Every Trade Under One Roof **We are the company you call when you can't figure it out. Interior, exterior, paint, framing, drywall, stucco, water intrusion, decking, retail experts, detail experts, any project in record time at the lowest prices in the industry for over 13 years. Try us! We are well known for early. detail oriented thorough completion. Our company has a unique base of trades that has the ability to layer each part of a multi-trade project and get things done quicker. We are known for record time, low prices and no punch list. References are available.

We are a General Building Contractor that specializes in Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Bank, Restaurant and Residential Construction with a four page list of services provided throughout California. YZ has been in business for over 13 years. Our reputation is known for our commitment to exceeding our customer's expectations in: Quality, Timeliness, Communication, Record completion at most famous malls, Safety & Performance, Quick Turnover, Solutions, Attention to Detail, Affordability, Variety of Services. We are committed to leading our industry in building lasting relationships based on integrity, fairness and superior service while providing incredible prices that have stayed the lowest for 13 years. **Every Trade Under One Roof **We are the company you call when you can't figure it out. Interior, exterior, paint, framing, drywall, stucco, water intrusion, decking, retail experts, detail experts, any project in record time at the lowest prices in the industry for over 13 years. Try us! We are well known for early. detail oriented thorough completion. Our company has a unique base of trades that has the ability to layer each part of a multi-trade project and get things done quicker. We are known for record time, low prices and no punch list. References are available.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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