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Planet Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

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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
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True Blue Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

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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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Van Den Berg Construction & Asphalt
4.6(
6
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Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came in the morning to give me an estimate and completed the work that afternoon. I was very impressed with their professionalism and quality of their work. Will use them again and would recommend them for this type work."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Gravel Pros LLC
4.3(
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Serving Bayfield, CO and surrounding areas

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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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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

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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