Description Of The Service
Laying the Groundwork for Safe, Successful Construction
At R.D. Horn Construction, we provide expert site preparation and excavation services for commercial, municipal, and residential developments across California’s Central Valley. With decades of experience and a fleet of modern equipment, we deliver precise grading, excavation, and earthwork solutions that ensure your project starts on solid ground—literally and legally.
Whether you’re developing a new subdivision, commercial complex, or infrastructure project, our team has the skill and capability to transform raw land into a construction-ready site with safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
What We Offer in Custom Projects
- Design-Build Collaboration We work closely with owners, architects, and engineers to streamline design, permitting, and construction under one roof.
- Specialized Site Solutions From constrained urban sites to large-scale rural developments, we adapt our methods and equipment to meet your project’s unique demands.
- Custom Grading & Earthwork Plans We tailor cut and fill operations, slope stabilization, and subgrade prep to your specific topography and use case.
- Utility Infrastructure for Unique Sites We design and install water, sewer, storm, and dry utilities in coordination with local agencies—even when dealing with irregular layouts or tough access points.
- Phased & Multi-Stage Projects Our team can manage complex scheduling and logistics for developments that require staged construction or coordination with other contractors.
- Concrete & Structural Work for Non-Standard Designs From custom foundations to specialized flatwork, we handle concrete scopes with precision and engineering integrity.
- Environmental & Regulatory Compliance We are experienced in meeting local, state, and federal compliance requirements including SWPPP, grading permits, stormwater management, and CEQA/NEPA-sensitive builds.
Why R.D. Horn Construction for Custom Work?
- Decades of Multi-Sector Experience From residential and commercial to public infrastructure and specialized developments—we’ve seen and built it all.
- Flexible, Client-Centered Approach We listen, adapt, and deliver. Your goals guide our process, and we tailor our solutions to your project—not the other way around.
- Problem-Solving Mindset- Challenging soil conditions? Limited access? Complex timelines? We thrive on solving problems and delivering results.
- Trusted Local Partnerships We have strong working relationships with local municipalities, engineers, utility providers, and subcontractors throughout Central California.
- Transparent Communication You’ll always know where your project stands. We provide clear timelines, budget forecasts, and proactive updates from start to finish.
We Build What Others Don’t
- Site-specific grading and excavation plans
- Unique drainage and retention systems
- Mixed-use development infrastructure
- Custom vault and utility installations
- Collaborative public-private partnership builds
- Unusual lot configurations and topographic challenges
Serving Central California with Custom Expertise
R.D. Horn Construction is proud to deliver custom construction services across Fresno, Merced, Modesto, Bakersfield, Visalia, and beyond. Whether you’re planning a custom commercial site, phased residential development, or a specialty public works project, we’re here to get it done—on time, on budget, and to spec.
Ready to work together
How To Work With R.D. Horn Construction Builder
Consultation & Planning
We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your vision, budget, and project goals. Our team works with you to develop a tailored plan
Design & Pre-Construction
We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your vision, budget, and project goals. Our team works with you to develop a tailored plan
Construction & Delivery
We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your vision, budget, and project goals. Our team works with you to develop a tailored plan