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A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AP Excavating installed a drinking post for our horses and replaced a water hydrant. Wonderful father and sons family business - great to work with them and their crew. I was impressed with the quality of work and their commitment to making sure they exceeded our expectations. I will be using them for our next projects: entry gate, trenching work and landscaping driveway island. Thank you AP Excavating!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
91
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel worked with us to get the correct plan for our backyard and he and his crew were professional, great team, exactly as we wanted finished job and economical. No surprises and great clean up of project. We will use them in future to keep trees trimmed and any work needed. I highly recommend this company."
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
245 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich Che and the CNS Empire Landscape crew did fabulous improvements on our family home in Wheat Ridge. They corrected drainage on three sides of an addition so water flows away from the house instead of into the crawlspace; replaced 30 feet of exit pipe from the perimeter drain around the foundation of the addition; installed new sod; and removed weeds from landscaped rock areas in the front yard. The improvements look great. Shortly afterwards, I engaged an inspector to check the foundation. The inspector said he visits about 400 houses each year, and this drainage remediation is among the best he’s seen."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+211

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dillon did an amazing job on my flooring. He got it done in a timely manner and he is very professional. I would recommend Dillon for any project that you have. Dillon is reliable in what ever he takes on."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Excavation, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With many years of experience serving Nederland and surrounding area, Precision Excavation LLC, is your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Before
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, thorough, and display excellent communication. We were updated throughout the entire project. The finished product of our patio is amazing, we will definitely be reaching to them for further projects. 10/10 recommend hiring these guys!!!"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gray Works, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"For excavating work, ability and safety.. he NAILED it. The corners that he had to make in order to pull out these huge rocks was phenomenal. Please reach out! Thanks!"
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
John Deere Skid Steer 324G
Grading

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highland Landscaping & Excavations
5.0(
6
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highland Hardscapes did excellent work on my new home. Cesar's experience and knowledge made it easy for me to achieve the look I desired. Several projects were completed in a timely manner. I was very happy with the quality and service I received. I would recommend Highland Hardsapes for any landscaping jobs."
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Front yard Landscaping
New Culvert / Landscape/hardscape
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Retaining wall / Drainage channel

+40

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
8
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot recommend this landscaping team highly enough! From the very first call, Larry (the owner) was incredibly quick to respond. I was blown away when he had a professional proposal ready for me within just a couple of hours. What really set them apart was the extra effort—Larry went above and beyond by preparing a detailed presentation specifically for my HOA approval, which made that process completely stress-free. The crew arrived as scheduled, worked efficiently, and finished the entire project exactly on time. Their professionalism is top-notch. If you want a reliable company that delivers exceptional quality and cares about the details, look no further."
Before removal
Black Mulch
Side Space
Side space 2
Front Bed

+27

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

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