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Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aurora, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied! Work was completed timely and with care for a beautiful overall design, providing suggestions and updates along the way. Work consisted of a concrete pad with multiple levels, retaining wall, grass, irrigation, rocks and planting trees. Owner was very responsive in all communications and easy to work with. Will definitely hire again for any landscape needs."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+211

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%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 Aurora, 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
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aurora, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My wife and I have had a few projects done by Dillan and we were very impressed with the quality craftsmanship. It is so refreshing to hire someone who possesses such high standards of professionalism and curtesy. I highly recommend Larry's Legacy Landworks. They consistently do the work that was agreed upon within the agreed timeline."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aurora, 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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marsh'll Fix-It, LLC
4.5(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aurora, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marshall repaired and upgraded our deck and also completed many other small handyman projects around the house in preparation for a home sale. He and his team did great work. He was also very responsive and met or exceeded promised timeframes for completion. He also proactively followed up afterward to ensure everything was satisfactory. Highly recommended!"
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Shower Tile
Shower Tile

+204

Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.4(
78
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aurora, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow did Coil N Soil do a great job--anyone would be fortunate to work with Rich and his crew. They were here for a week and moved quickly without sacrificing quality. Very attentive with every step and every detail. When we would find something that wasn't quite what we wanted, Rich helped us figure it out and made quick course corrections. I highly recommend this company. I will be working with Coil N Soil again and look forward to the opportunity to do so."
Furnace replacements
Trex deck and paver patio
1st cut
Trex Deck
Complete

+245

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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