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Avatar for Handyman Connection of Colorado Springs East
Handyman Connection of Colorado Springs East
4.5(
479
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Efficient and dedicated to doing the job correctly. It started to rain, so he had to come back to finish the caulking and made sure it would dry correctly and not run as it had because of the rain."
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+10

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Kessler, Inc.
Kessler, Inc.
4.7(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kessler Inc did a high quality job on removing an old cement wall, replacing it with a beautiful dry stack stone wall including elegant solid stone steps. We have had numerous compliments from friends and neighbors on what a wonderful job they did. The excavation to grade our yard, remove the old wall, and build the new wall required a skilled crew and several days of hard work! Thank you Levi and crew for your professional attention to detail to create our beautiful back yard. We're looking forward to our next project with them!"
Steppers path to bench
Patio " Concrete Pavers"
Flag Patio and Walk Way
Bridges before water feature was added
Finished

+93

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Oakden Enterprises
Oakden Enterprises
4.8(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Oakden Enterprises for a number of jobs. They are always dependable and will go out of their way to make things work. I hired them first for snow removal because of their bid being significantly lower than other bid, and have continued to use them for this but also added yard and tree trimming to the list. We have never been disappointed. Very easy to work with. I would give them more than five stars if I could."
rotting railroad ties
unstable hill
failing wall
tumbling down the hill
no usable space

+64

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for R & R Solutions
R & R Solutions
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"R&R Solutions is the best company to call for your next project! Jared’s attention to detail, work ethic, and professionalism cannot be beat. He goes above and to ensure your project is completed to the highest possible standards. Jared was able to come out the same day I called for an estimate and worked diligently to work me into his schedule in a timely manner. I would recommend R&R Solutions all of your excavation needs!"
Yard hydrant and pluming lines
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Advanced Septic Solutions
Advanced Septic Solutions
4.7(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David, excavated old septic tank, replaced with new tank, hooked up tank to house, filled in and covered the new tank. Leveled the land, raked the area affected and applied grass seed. Clean up was great! Was always available to answer questions. We would hire him again."
Septic system
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Avatar for Northwind Landscape, LLC
Northwind Landscape, LLC
4.9(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris was the first to get back to me, came to estimate yard cleanup- which was a substantial amount of work - within a day. He was able to communicate well and gave me a plan and schedule that worked best for us. He matched the price I had been quoted for delivery and installation of tress, shrubs and boulders - so we hired him to do that, alsoâ ¦ in a much more timely manner. Chris aims to please and we were pleased with his work, professionalism snd integrity. Highly recommend."
patio + purgula
patio done with fire pit
finished!
finished
completed turf installed!

+39

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Velasquez Landscaping Construction LLC
Velasquez Landscaping Construction LLC
4.5(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Velasquez Landscape replaced our damaged wooden fence and did an excellent job! Quality workmenship and got the job done quickly. Looking forward to our next project with this company, will surely hire again!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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