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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Brighton, 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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Ez Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

W provide professional excavation and site preparation services for residential and commercial projects. From grading, trenching, and land clearing to foundation excavation and drainage solutions, our experienced team is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality work. We take pride in reliable service, attention to detail, and helping customers build a strong foundation for every project.

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Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, 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
Silverline Landscape & Excavation, LLC
4.6(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tanner and his crew were professional and thorough. They took care to minimize the impact of having a small loader in my yard, and rehung the gate to the back yard better than it was before. Well done and would recommend."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to get an irrigation system up and running that was winterized by the prior tenants. I just purchased the house in January and it is my first rodeo with lawn sprinklers so they got it up and running. Only issue is programming no literature was left with the unit and technician left left with no hints."
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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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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

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.

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