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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

"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 time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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