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Avatar for Quinones Landscape & Tree Service
Quinones Landscape & Tree Service
4.8(
71
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is going to come back for tree work"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
150 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alcantar Construction
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was referred by a family member to Alcantar construction by the amazing concrete work they did at their home. I was interested in removing an old glass patio door and to have a new window installed in my son’s room. Rodrigo and his team said it would not be a problem and were able to take on the project. I had a new window installed in less than a few days. The price was very reasonable, the crew was great and respectful, the communication between Rodrigo and his team was excellent. I am very happy with the new window and am excited for more projects coming up soon. Thank you Alcantar Construction!"
Bathroom Renovation
Exterior Stucco Demo
Exterior Stucco Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Installed new roof shingles

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Thomas Edge Co
4.6(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with the work that they did and the results were extraordinary far better than I could have imagined initially Randy himself was very easy to communicate with and very helpful in terms of planning and Jose did a outstanding job with the excavator as well as Caleb too. I couldn't be more pleased and would have never guessed that was possible and very happy with the placement of The Rock as well as the cleanliness of the excavation. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a professional these are the people to give you what you want!!!"
Fargo lot clean up
Fargo lot clean up
The Fargo acre lot
Residential junk removal
Our work

+1

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
40
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Joe went above and beyond what I originally asked for, I would highly recommend him to do repairs. He not only fixed the leak and reconnected my valve but repaired my own drip system errors. Prompt arrival and great work"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic work, Honest, reliable, easy to work with. Family built and run business. I won t use anyone else. Highly recommend!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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LP Allcapes llc
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Really good workers definitely will hire them for all of my outside needs thanks guys for the hard work"
Past work
Past jobs
Past work
Past jobs
Past work

+38

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Visalia Construction
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"Fortnite i like this game because my friends play it. i'm Julian Blanco, i'm 9 years old. i like how you build and get to play with friend's i like the vilonce like the gun's and charcter's in the game. my most favorite skin is raven he's dark and has a dark suit."
Project in Los Banos Ca
Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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