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Alcantar Construction
4.9(
14
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Serving Visalia, 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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Serving Visalia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guy and Company! Randy responded quickly to our request. (We need an old swimming pool filled in and a wooden deck demolished.) He came out to our house, checked the area where we wanted the project. Gave a quick estimate and later that evening called us back with an updated and lower estimate. We hire him and his company. He did an Excellent job and both he and his crew were great, courteous, and did the job quickly in spite of 3 days of rain. They even took out an old tree and improved the gate to out backyard. I highly recommend Randy and Edge Co."
Fargo lot clean up
Fargo lot clean up
The Fargo acre lot
Residential junk removal
Our work

+1

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
40
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Serving Visalia, 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 time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Dambacher Construction Inc
5.0(
1
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Serving Visalia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've had work done many years ago, where the work done by people that were not as professional as Jimmy would only last a few years - all the work he has done has been fabulous, reasonable in price. The work up here has to be done in a special way, and his has been fantastic with how long it has lasted. I am very happy, he has done some special things for us to get the prices as low as possible. If we had somebody else do it, it would probably cost twice as much."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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