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Avatar for Elevated Environments
Elevated Environments
4.8(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with Elevated Environments from start to finish. Nick listened to what we needed and kept revising as we went until we came up with the perfect plan. Communication was excellent throughout. The crew was unobtrusive and efficient. Our drainage problem is fixed and we ended up with a beautiful fire pit area. We cannot recommend this company more highly."
Gansevoort
Gansevoort
Gansevoort
Gansevoort
Gansevoort

+68

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rebel Earthworks, LLP
4.8(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Black Forest, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Rebel Earthworks are consummate professionals. Walked us all the way through the process and took care of all the heavy-lifting, both figuratively and literally. They not only cleared away and graded/leveled our existing residential yard, but also totally designed and implemented an entirely new backyard for us. We are astounded at the transformation. Well, done gentlemen! And thank you for getting it done is such a quick, compressed timeline. I know it was a challenge, but you all exceeded our expectations! I highly recommend them!"
Custom Home in Black Forest
Garage in Monument
New asphalt milling driveway and expansion
New driveway and culvert repair
Replacement window well installed

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

"Awesome company! Owner is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions! Owner and his crew are great and hardworking! Even though during our project the snow and cold temperatures were a hurdle at times, they performed outstanding work with attention to detail. I highly recommend them for any turf project or landscaping project you want to pursue! We definitely will use them again in the future!"
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 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%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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. 

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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