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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Arvada - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AP Excavating installed a drinking post for our horses and replaced a water hydrant. Wonderful father and sons family business - great to work with them and their crew. I was impressed with the quality of work and their commitment to making sure they exceeded our expectations. I will be using them for our next projects: entry gate, trenching work and landscaping driveway island. Thank you AP Excavating!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Cruz Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
147
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Project: Excavating, grading/resloping and reconstructing a drainage swale in front of our house. I highly recommend Cruz Landscaping LLC. They are a first class company that demonstrated professionalism and extensive practical experience throughout the project. They were very fair on pricing and delivered exactly what was in the contract on time and within budget. In fact,they went above and beyond what was in the contract to ensure that we were happy with the final product. An absolute great family operation."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.6(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich and his team did an excellent job for me. They landscaped my front yard making it much more drought tolerant. They also did a great job trimming my trees. Rich also fixed my broken sprinkler system and helped with my wooden gate to the back yard. I’ve already scheduled my sprinkler blow out. I want to Colorado scape my backyard next year and will likely use them for that work. I highly recommend them."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+214

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Landscaping LLC
Summit Landscaping LLC
4.8(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Summit Landscaping to winterize my sprinkler system and I could not be happier with my choice. I told them that this was my first winter in the house so they were happy to walk me through everything they were doing so that I could learn as they worked. They were extremely friendly and pleasant to be around with out sacrificing any professionalism. I can't recommend them enough!"
Artificial Turf Installation
New Patio Area
Complete Overhauls
Artificial Turf Installation
Concrete Flatwork

+23

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for KAVOD Excavation LLC
KAVOD Excavation LLC
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 Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake and John provided demolition services for a minor subdivision in Englewood. They did an outstanding job. The job was completed on time and on budget without any surprises. I am getting ready to build a minor subdivision on the lot where they completed the demolition work. I am happy to say that they will be doing the excavation, foundations, flat work and landscaping for this project. I highly recommend them because they do a great job, have high standards and are great communicators. Thank you Jake and John! www.Kavodx.com is the real deal."
Sedelia Custom home
Arvada custom home
Denver polo club
Ravenna custom home
Castle pines utilities

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience with Larry of Wild Basin Ourdoors Landscaping and Designs was EXCELLENT. Larry is very knowledgable, skilled, hard working, reliable, and thorough. In addition, he is very patient when it comes to answering questions. We are also very grateful for the fact that he completed the job for us without going one bit over the pre-work estimate. We won't hesitate to use his services again for our next landscaping project."
Before removal
Black Mulch
Side Space
Side space 2
Front Bed

+27

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RME Construction
RME Construction
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired them to do some manual excavation in my backyard. It was one of those small jobs that itâ s tough to find someone to do for you. Small perhaps for them, but huge for us. From the first phone call to the end of the job, customer service and communication was outstanding. As far as the work, they did a fantastic job - hauled away the excess dirt and cleaned the site. Highly recommend them, and I will certainly use them again for any future needs."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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