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Planet Excavation, LLC
4.9(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Corey and his crew at Planet Excavation did a great job on 3 major projects for me - 1,000' driveway, 1,000' trenching for power & water, and septic installation. The work and communication was very professional. I will call on Planet Excavation first if I need any work done in the future."
Filling the Pond after completion
Air vent
Gravel Turn around/parking
O'nan on the roller
What is on the trailer?

+18

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
R and D Construction
4.3(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Reno was prompt, profesional, was able to offer advise and best practices. We had him fixing our attempts, securing large art peices, mounting a large flat screen outside and setting up our ring doorbell, camera and chimes. Would recommend."
entry way
main living room
family room
bathroom VFP install
stairs with bullnose tread

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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True Blue Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gravel Pros LLC
4.3(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt and his team did interior painting as well as carpentry and drywall services in addition to some miscellaneous handyman services. Matt's customer service as well as the work that was done exceeded my expectations. Very professional, attention to detail and was very focused on making sure that my experience was excellent. I plan to hire them for multiple future projects as well!"
Mini Pine Bark mulch
Shredded Cedar Mulch
2-4" cobble stone
4-8" Cobble stone
4-8" cobble

+29

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
KDM
4.7(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

KDM Mechanical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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.

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