09/28/2026
Introducing Calaveras Precision Earthworks & Handyman Services
With houses constantly changing hands along the Upper Highway 4 corridor, we wanted to take a moment to introduce a long-time local face. If you live or vacation around Arnold, Dorrington, or Camp Connell, you might have already run into owner Tim Jones over his 25 years working the local soil.
As you know, winter is rapidly approaching. If your property needs defensive site care—like engineered drainage, under-house slope grading, or hillside erosion control—now is the window to get those dirt and site parameters managed before the soil freezes and the heavy snow hits.
Tim just wrapped up a project for a local homeowner who was in a major bind right before a scheduled house painting. Collaborating directly with local contractors, Tim reworked his schedule, logged a Sunday on a ladder to execute the necessary exterior trim replacements, and even set a custom chimney cap safely in place while on site. She was so thrilled with the honest, down-to-earth communication that she added a $300 gift to the final invoice.
A Quick Guide for Property Owners:
We know the local feeds are currently flooded with unlicensed services running crews or exceeding state limitations. To protect your property and your wallet, keep California standards in mind:
The $1,000 Threshold: Under state law, any minor repair or specialty task exceeding $1,000 (materials + labor combined) legally requires a licensed contractor. Unlicensed handlers running illegal crews expose the homeowner to 100% of the financial and physical liability if someone gets hurt on a sloped hillside or roof.
Tim provides real-world mountain experience, ensuring your cabin is managed safely from the bedrock up. He’s licensed and insured. When you hire him for a small handyman service, you're getting an experienced and licensed professional at handyman rates.
If your property has an erosion issue, a drainage concern, or a minor repair that needs an expert eye before the storms arrive, tell us about your project or request an estimate at www.calaverasprecisionearthworks.com
Or, learn more about Tim at: https://calaverasprecisionearthworks.com/about-tim/
You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/CPE.Handyman.Services or https://www.facebook.com/Calaveras.Precision.Earthworks/
