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Dotts Construction and Grading, LLC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Michael was great to work with. He had the proper equipment to get my site prep done right. He coordinated with the county inspectors and was always on site in a timely fashion. I recommend Dotts Constuction and I will use them again on upcoming future phases of my project."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
FC&T's, LLC
2.8(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired FC&T's for full interior painting and re-finishing wood floors in our mountain home located in Alma, CO. Malcom and his team were great to work with. We were very pleased with the results and would definitely work with them again on future projects."
Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Grand Lake Excavating & Foundation
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"After our home burned down we found Grand Lake Excavating to do our clean up and demo. They were great! Mike and his team handled everything with our insurance company and we couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them on the construction of our new house."
Fire restoration
New Sewer Install
Heavy equipment
Foundation after demolition ready to haul. 
A typical Foundation under a 2500 sf home w/ 2 car garage. Is 7-10 dump truck loads. 250,000-320,000lbs of concrete
New Sewer Install

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AD Tree Services and Landscaping
4.5(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew did a great job installing our new irrigation and sprinkler system - their service is EXCELLENT. David is both accessible and responsive as there were a few times when we had extra requests (tree pruning and stump removal) and he will make time for you and your specific needs. His crew's flexibility and ability to show up when needed to help (i.e. adjust drip line for backyard plantings) is a real value for the money/investment to a project. I will hire them again for my other landscaping needs."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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High Altitude Hauling, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exceptional work done on parking lots, driveways and new picnic nice area! Very responsive and communicates regularly. Competitive pricing and finishes projects on time. Weve used them for several projects over the years and recommend them regularly. Thanks for the consistent high quality work!"
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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