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Avatar for Coles Excavating & Pad Building, LLC
Coles Excavating & Pad Building, LLC
4.7(
25
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our 38 year old home had water line leakage problems that were not only reflected on our water bill but with a "pooling" puddle near the house. Another plumber came out to make a repair visit and a follow-up "problem" visit a month later that still did not stop the problem. A month later when the problem arose for a third time we went on "Angi' seeking a replacement of the line. Robert of Coles Excavating contacted me along with a number of others. His personal conversations, both helpful and informative, impressed me; also his comparatively lower bid. Coles Excavating not only did a fine job replacing the water line, (I waited 30+ days before sending in this review) but Robert's continuing information and support as things progressed was greatly appreciated. My experience with Cole's, in a stressful situation, was truly an excellent one."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hercs Works LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Major Landscaping project. Excellent job the project turned out so beautiful. Thank you so much. I have already recommended them to others. The quality of work is exceptional."
Response time4 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cherry Landscape, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, crew of 5 to perform grading of backyard and nonstop work. Re-lasered half way through job to ensure slope of yard would ensure correct water flow after rain."
 Entrance
Landscape Design & Installation 1
Commercial 1
Desert landscape with rock and flower
 Landscape

+40

Response time6 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PDW Septic Pumping
4.7(
7
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"PDW SEPTIC IS A VERY DIVERSE COMPANY. Not only do they pump septic tanks but can evaluate your current system, do major modifications, complete installation of new septic systems along with the leaching system. Tony, the foreman has over 35 years experience in the septic field and is very experienced in all phases of taking care of all your septic needs, as he did mine. Tony explained to me how your septic system is the very heart of your home as it can’t function without it. Thanks PDW, you gave my 50 year old septic system a new lease on life, and that I am grateful for"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
18
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gene is very straightforward about what he can do, also with great knowledge on the task at hand. Gene and Jeff arrived early and then went right to work. Had me go out and see if things were as I wanted them. They finished the job in a timely manner and very professional in the way they handled themselves. Thanks again Gene and Jeff! Chuck Cupples"
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
BIOGRO

+12

Response time3 days
Response rate85%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Curtis Plumbing Co Inc
4.7(
122
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"VERY EXPENSIVE; VERY GOOD; you get what you pay for Had water leak in ABS piping connection in bathroom. Fixed it very nicely. I was a somewhat upset that their quote over phone was round $400 but final charge was $816.08; I had emailed them extensive description and multiple photos so they could provide more accurate estimate since they do not do free estimates though I realize they found some other issues they had to fix that were not apparent in my description and photos. I was also upset that the impression they gave me was only one plumber would do the job but he showed up with a trainee and charged me for trainee time also. I will use them again only for involved or complex jobs. They are too expensive for simple plumbing jobs such as toilet install or faucet install."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JJ’s Precision Excavation
5.0(
6
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. We are happy with the worked performed and would recommend using JJs precision excavating. We plan to use them in the future!"
Backyard level and extension.
Excavating Project
Backyard before
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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