Excavation & Tractor Work

4th Generation Tree (4G Tree) is a licensed C-12 excavation contractor and certified arborist company serving Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Cambria, Morro Bay, Shandon, Santa Margarita, and all of San Luis Obispo County. We provide full-service excavation, masticating, grading, land clearing, vineyard removal, access road construction, trail building, and pond excavation.

Our combination of heavy equipment excavation, masticating machines, forestry mulching, brush removal, grading, and tree services makes us the top choice for property owners, vineyards, wineries, ranches, HOAs, and municipalities looking for safe, efficient, and fire-safe land development.

Vineyard Removal & Excavation Services

Paso Robles wine country often requires vineyard removal and excavation for replanting and expansion. Our services include:

• Vineyard removal and vineyard excavation
• root ball extraction and trellis removal
• land clearing, grading, and replanting prep
• irrigation trenching and vineyard site excavation
• vineyard replant preparation in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo

We combine excavation, masticating, and land clearing to prepare vineyard blocks quickly and efficiently.

Access Road Grading & Road Excavation

We provide complete road excavation and grading services for ranches, vineyards, and private property owners:

• Access road grading and ranch road construction
• vineyard road excavation and compaction
• fire-safe access road construction for emergency vehicles
• driveway excavation and easement grading
• roadbed excavation, trenching, and compaction
• road repair, maintenance, and grading in Paso Robles and SLO County

Our heavy equipment crews use excavators, dozers, and graders to build safe, durable roads that stand up to California’s soils and weather.

Masticating, Forestry Mulching & Brush Clearing

Fire safety starts with masticating and brush removal. Our land management crews specialize in:

• Masticating overgrown brush and trees
• forestry mulching for fire-safe landscapes
• defensible space creation with masticating equipment
• brush clearing and vegetation removal with masticators
• land clearing for vineyard expansion and construction sites
• fuel load reduction through mulching and grinding

We use masticating machines to shred brush and small trees into mulch, reducing wildfire risk and leaving usable, erosion-controlling ground cover.

Trail Building & Recreational Excavation

We provide trail excavation and grading services for ranches, HOAs, and private properties:

• Hiking trail excavation and grading
• mountain bike trail building in Paso Robles and SLO County
• walking paths and recreational trail excavation
• custom singletrack trail construction for biking
• grading and excavation for sustainable trails with erosion control

Our crews balance excavation and grading with natural landscape preservation to create durable, scenic trails.

Pond Excavation & Water Management

As a C-12 licensed excavation contractor, we build ponds and water features for agricultural and residential properties:

• Irrigation pond excavation for vineyards and wineries
• Stock pond excavation for livestock and ranches
• Reservoir excavation and grading for water storage
• Decorative pond excavation for estates and HOAs
• Water management grading and berm construction

We handle excavation, grading, trenching, and compaction to create reliable water storage solutions across San Luis Obispo County.

Land Clearing, Site Prep & Custom Excavation

Beyond vineyards, roads, and ponds, we handle all types of custom excavation and land development:

• Lot clearing and site preparation excavation
• Foundation excavation for homes and barns
• Grading and excavation for building pads
• Erosion control excavation and slope stabilization
• Retaining wall excavation and trenching
• Fire break construction with excavation and masticators
• Agricultural excavation and ranch land development

We specialize in heavy equipment excavation, brush masticating, grading, trenching, and land clearing for any size project.

Why Choose 4G Tree for Excavation & Masticating?

• Licensed C-12 Contractor – Professional grading and excavation in California.
• Full-Service Excavation – Vineyard removal, road grading, pond building, masticating, mulching, trenching, and more.
• Certified Arborists – Unique expertise in tree removal, land clearing, and excavation.
• Heavy Equipment Fleet – Excavators, dozers, graders, masticators, skid steers, and tractors.
• Local Experts – Decades of experience in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo soils and terrain.
• Fire Safety Specialists – Masticating, brush clearing, and defensible space creation.

Schedule Excavation, Grading & Masticating Services

From vineyard removal in Paso Robles to pond excavation in Arroyo Grande, access road grading in Templeton, and masticating brush in Cambria, 4th Generation Tree is San Luis Obispo County’s trusted partner for custom excavation, grading, masticating, mulching, and land development.