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Canyon Edge Excavating

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Canyon Edge Excavating

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
42 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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2 years of experience

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

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Alvarez Plumbing llc

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Alvarez Plumbing llc

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! 20 years experience, free estimates. Call or click for your quote today!

"They replied quickly. Arrived within an hour and was there for about an hour. They cleared the drain and replaced a part."

Christie W on October 2023

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! 20 years experience, free estimates. Call or click for your quote today!

"They replied quickly. Arrived within an hour and was there for about an hour. They cleared the drain and replaced a part."

Christie W on October 2023

Landscaping by J&E

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Landscaping by J&E

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11 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business who opened its doors in 2014 with the main goal of providing excellent customer service and affordable maintenance plans to every homeowner. Today, this goal stands true. We offer some of the best weekly, by-weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance plans in the landscaping market. Plans include cleaning of property, all caring of vegetation and occasional herbicide/pre-emergent treatments. We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash payments. Call before January 31st 2017 and receive a 10% discount on your first service. Military and law enforcement discount- 10%. Special needs and senior discounts-10% DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE COMBINED OR OFFERED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS.

We are a family owned and operated business who opened its doors in 2014 with the main goal of providing excellent customer service and affordable maintenance plans to every homeowner. Today, this goal stands true. We offer some of the best weekly, by-weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance plans in the landscaping market. Plans include cleaning of property, all caring of vegetation and occasional herbicide/pre-emergent treatments. We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash payments. Call before January 31st 2017 and receive a 10% discount on your first service. Military and law enforcement discount- 10%. Special needs and senior discounts-10% DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE COMBINED OR OFFERED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS.

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Butler Developments, LLC

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Butler Developments, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Butler Developments, LLC - LEADING THE WAY IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. Specializing in Custom Home Building and Commercial Services; new builds, renovations to existing buildings, remodeling all aspects of buildings, painting, roofing, concrete, etc... No job is too small or too big for Team Butler! We are a locally owned and operated company with highly trained professionals.

Butler Developments, LLC - LEADING THE WAY IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. Specializing in Custom Home Building and Commercial Services; new builds, renovations to existing buildings, remodeling all aspects of buildings, painting, roofing, concrete, etc... No job is too small or too big for Team Butler! We are a locally owned and operated company with highly trained professionals.

Ideal Building Solutions, LLC

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Ideal Building Solutions, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide General Contracting Services for commercial and residential building. We self perform many construction trades including Rough Carpentry, Concrete and Drywall, just to name a few.

We provide General Contracting Services for commercial and residential building. We self perform many construction trades including Rough Carpentry, Concrete and Drywall, just to name a few.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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