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Avatar for Talmich Plumbing & Heating

Talmich Plumbing & Heating

4.60(
145
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Talmich Plumbing & Heating

4.60(
145
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
33 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Full Service & Repairs, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Boilers, Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Indirect Water Heaters, Remodeling & New Construction Over 40 years of experience!! Preferred method of contact is by phone. We can understand your needs over the phone much better than by email.

"Talmich has repeatedly met & exceeded expectations in every aspect of our dealings with them. There have been challenges in our home of 23 yrs, as well as our new (very old) home! There have been upgrades, repairs, renovations, etc... they thoroughly analyze any situation & provide solutions. Everything is done with expertise & creativity (not easy renovating an old house!) . Everyone who works with this small family owned business is competent, considerate, communicative, & reliable. We will use ONLY Talmich for all our plumbing, heating, AC needs."

Jenny C on January 2025

Full Service & Repairs, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Boilers, Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Indirect Water Heaters, Remodeling & New Construction Over 40 years of experience!! Preferred method of contact is by phone. We can understand your needs over the phone much better than by email.

"Talmich has repeatedly met & exceeded expectations in every aspect of our dealings with them. There have been challenges in our home of 23 yrs, as well as our new (very old) home! There have been upgrades, repairs, renovations, etc... they thoroughly analyze any situation & provide solutions. Everything is done with expertise & creativity (not easy renovating an old house!) . Everyone who works with this small family owned business is competent, considerate, communicative, & reliable. We will use ONLY Talmich for all our plumbing, heating, AC needs."

Jenny C on January 2025


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Relentless Excavating LLC

5.00(
14
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Relentless Excavating LLC

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a veteran owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished! We are straight forward and honest.- Call today 720.242.1304!

"on date on time prepared equipped and worked until it was done to my satisfaction. I haven't experienced service like this for years. Been looking around for more things for them to do."

James B on September 2024

We are a veteran owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished! We are straight forward and honest.- Call today 720.242.1304!

"on date on time prepared equipped and worked until it was done to my satisfaction. I haven't experienced service like this for years. Been looking around for more things for them to do."

James B on September 2024


Minch Enterprises

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Minch Enterprises

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Minch Enterprises, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

At Minch Enterprises, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!


Ed Appleman Excavating

4.75(
2
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Ed Appleman Excavating

4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He does great work!"

Jeremy Y on November 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He does great work!"

Jeremy Y on November 2020


"Three guys; three feet of snow, 2 shovels and a skid loader for a 200-foot driveway. Excellent, professional work with good value for the money."

Mary V on March 2021

Rebel Earthworks, LLP proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today.

"Three guys; three feet of snow, 2 shovels and a skid loader for a 200-foot driveway. Excellent, professional work with good value for the money."

Mary V on March 2021


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Northwind Landscape, LLC

4.88(
13
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Northwind Landscape, LLC

4.88(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission, to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had a tired pergola and Chris + team freshened it up! They replace some broken wood pieces, sealed, and restained the entire structure. Chris was spot on with the color as I was undecided. Definitely hire!"

Joyce S on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission, to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had a tired pergola and Chris + team freshened it up! They replace some broken wood pieces, sealed, and restained the entire structure. Chris was spot on with the color as I was undecided. Definitely hire!"

Joyce S on October 2025


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Tree Toppin Services LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Tree Toppin Services LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had two very large (over 40’ tall) dead cottonwood trees that I needed to have removed from my back yard before being able to put my house up for sale. I got several bids and decided to go with Tree Toppin. These trees had a ton of branches and there were many that were hanging over the house, the fence going to my neighbors yard, and over our covered deck. We live on the corner of a cul-du-sac, but we have a smaller yard, so these trees could not simply be cut down quickly. The two-man crew meticulously took down each branch, one-by-one, in order to control the decent and not cause damage to my neighbor’s or my property. This was nice because I never heard any crashing of branches hitting the ground, which would also have disturbed my neighbors and my dogs. The trunks of the trees were also another challenge since they were very thick and heavy, but the crew cut them down close to the ground as I did not request stump grinding for this project. The project took two days in total and everything was removed with very little wood shavings left. The crew was on time each morning and they worked very hard to ensure that the job was done right and that there was no property damage at all. I am very happy with the work that was completed for us. Thank you Tree Toppin Services!"

Stacy P on June 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had two very large (over 40’ tall) dead cottonwood trees that I needed to have removed from my back yard before being able to put my house up for sale. I got several bids and decided to go with Tree Toppin. These trees had a ton of branches and there were many that were hanging over the house, the fence going to my neighbors yard, and over our covered deck. We live on the corner of a cul-du-sac, but we have a smaller yard, so these trees could not simply be cut down quickly. The two-man crew meticulously took down each branch, one-by-one, in order to control the decent and not cause damage to my neighbor’s or my property. This was nice because I never heard any crashing of branches hitting the ground, which would also have disturbed my neighbors and my dogs. The trunks of the trees were also another challenge since they were very thick and heavy, but the crew cut them down close to the ground as I did not request stump grinding for this project. The project took two days in total and everything was removed with very little wood shavings left. The crew was on time each morning and they worked very hard to ensure that the job was done right and that there was no property damage at all. I am very happy with the work that was completed for us. Thank you Tree Toppin Services!"

Stacy P on June 2024


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R & R Solutions

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

R & R Solutions

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
26 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent "

Joan L on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent "

Joan L on September 2025


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Oakden Enterprises

4.89(
35
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Oakden Enterprises

4.89(
35
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
16 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in landscape design, we have the knowledge and expertise to bring your vision to life. We stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques to ensure that our designs are both beautiful and functional. At Oakden Enterprises, we believe that every client is unique. That's why we take a personalized approach to every project, working closely with our clients to ensure that their vision is realized. We listen to your needs and provide solutions that meet your specific requirements. Here at Oakden Enterprises, we’re driven by two things. Character & quality. A company is only as good as its culture, which is why we take so much pride in ours. Our team matters to us, our customers matter to us

"Very happy with the work performed and great value"

Patrick S on March 2025

With over 20 years of experience in landscape design, we have the knowledge and expertise to bring your vision to life. We stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques to ensure that our designs are both beautiful and functional. At Oakden Enterprises, we believe that every client is unique. That's why we take a personalized approach to every project, working closely with our clients to ensure that their vision is realized. We listen to your needs and provide solutions that meet your specific requirements. Here at Oakden Enterprises, we’re driven by two things. Character & quality. A company is only as good as its culture, which is why we take so much pride in ours. Our team matters to us, our customers matter to us

"Very happy with the work performed and great value"

Patrick S on March 2025


JHall Excavation

5.00(
2
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JHall Excavation

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

JHall Excavation 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.

"The job was done exactly how I wanted it. It was done earlier than expected and the quality of work exceeded my expectations. "

Caleb H on June 2025

JHall Excavation 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.

"The job was done exactly how I wanted it. It was done earlier than expected and the quality of work exceeded my expectations. "

Caleb H on June 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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