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Avatar for Alcantar Construction
Alcantar Construction
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Alcantar to repaint our 2 story home along with a 12×12 storage building and horse barn. They did an excellent job. Every thing was very pre mapped and totally completed. They also have the ability to provide numerous other services This is a great team who provides outstanding service."
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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Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
40
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Outstanding! Joe was very professional. Easy to communicate and coordinate with. Showed up when he said he would and did an outstanding job! I highly recommend going with Peredo's for any of your landscaping needs!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB Earthwork
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"5 days I think it was he removed the creosotes here. He made many trips to the landfill, came back ripped up more creosotes and filled up his huge trailer. He removed the huge fire danger that kept me constantly worrying about losing my home to fire. Over the years had gathered a giant pile of fire wood and he removed that too. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the open land now. I paid him more than we agreed on because he deserved it. My land is boxed in by creosotes but now I will NOT burn down when a wildfire comes. My horses can see for a long way now......not just the dry lots they live in. I do have 4 pine trees that are scheduled to be removed. Fire will come one day and I am preparing for that day.... removing the creosotes and woodpile was the answer. I feel soooo much better! The only way to clear the land was to hire a dozer guy and he was the perfect choice. It was hot and he was covered in silt, had 2 flat tires on his trailer but just a happy guy all around. great guy"
Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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EXTERRA CONSTRUCTION INC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Arrives when he says he will. Sticks with quoted price. Does wonderful job and always does more than he has to.. Finishes job and is pleasant to work with."
Sewer tie in
Recharge basin in Lindsay
Recharge basin in Lindsay
Recharge basin in Lindsay
New canal

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%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 Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't have asked for a better service. Pro Irrigation helped me with my drainage issues very promptly; with the vast amount of rain we received I have had zero issues. Look forward to working with them again for future yard projects"
Past work
Past jobs
Past work
Past jobs
Past work

+38

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Pro Grade Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication was excellent, work was performed with high efficiency, and workers weâ re very professional and courteous."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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