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Avatar for Cotter Construction, Inc.
Cotter Construction, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have been searching for a company to do my driveway for over a year. I was scared to pull the trigger on a 3,400sqft driveway. When Andrew reached out to me, He spent tons of time explaining everything in detail (also educating me about the process) and that was something different. You could tell how passionate he was to just make a killer project for the customer. Then once he came by, he continued same thing, and actually saved me a bunch of money! He created a design that took off 20% of the concrete. I felt very comfortable finally making our decision. Andrew communicated everything through the process and if I had a question I quickly had the answer. His crew was terrific, kind, funny and professional. The concrete looks fantastic. The kids love it more then my wife and I. Would I use this company again? Well, we are planning the back patio, my moms driveway and my place of business... if that says anything! Thank you Andrew!"
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Active Demolition
4.5(
14
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Active Demolition. All permits were obtained, the work was done without any "extras" added on. I would recomment Active Demolition to anyone that needs his services. Shirley W"
mark pool walls
Cabin Before Active
26,000 Sqft center
Tree & shrub Clearing
another pool demo

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thomas Parks Contracting
4.8(
100
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"While they were up there cleaning the gutters they told me about the deterioration of all the sealants on the air vents, the chimney and exhaust fans on the roof. They took pictures and showed me and I had them redo all the sealants. I have a feeling that that was a smart way for them to get some more work (most people aren't aware of the damage the Ca sun can do). It was the owner of the company and his son that did all the work and they were clean, pleasant and professional. When the 1st rains came after the work was done I suddenly remembered a small leak we had had in our bathroom and IT WAS NO LONGER THERE!! I was very happy with the work they did and would definitely recommend using them."
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+12

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
7
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have old shelving removed from my garage. This company did the work cleanly and efficiently, and on short notice! I definitely recommend them, and will use them for future demo needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well.  They were here when they said there would be here and finished when they said they would be done.... 3 days.  They were neat and cleaned up very well.  The wall patches were done well too.  After completion, there was a drip at an outside joint.  When we called, they came right out and fixed it.  We have had no problems since.
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President - George Anderson
Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SPINO EXCAVATING INC
5.0(
6
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Spino Excavating Inc is a very competent contruction company. Their honesty and integrity is known in the Southern California industry. They work patiently and energetically with their project owners, architects, engineers, and of course us building inspectors. They have never failed to impress me on each project large or small. -- RAM-ESI"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Best Service
4.9(
17
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service was out of this world! Jorge were so knowledgeable and answered all of my annoying questions promptly and efficiently. He put my mind at ease as a first time home owner."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Katonabuilt Construction
3.6(
38
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Serving Riverside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"Paul was great. We hired him originally to demo the kitchen and remove a
wall that was between the Living Room and Kitchen. Once completed, I
had another group coming in to build and put up the new kitchen and
island. That went horribly and asked Paul if he could do it for us, he
had other jobs lined up and but said he would help us out. It took a
little longer to complete because he had to work this new project into
his already booked schedule, but it got done and looks great. Paul was
here most of the time hands on, but when he couldn?t be here his staff
worked just as hard and were friendly. If Paul doesn?t like the way a
project was done on these days, he gets his guys back right away and
makes sure its done to his standards (cant ask for better than that). We
like working with him so much that we have hired him again to do some
work on our fireplace. He is affordable and beat the prices of other
contractors we interviewed. I truly can?t stress enough how great this
process was, and if you hire him I?m sure you would be as happy as we
were with his work.
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Lanai
Courtyard
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Riverside, CA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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