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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
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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(
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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 absolutely amazing. Tanner was able to get me an estimate in a timely manner and very reasonably priced. I couldn't believe how nice and fun his crew was they had my driveway installed in no time, actually a day early! I have no doubt its going to last for years to come. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs an excavator!"
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Cruz Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
142
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Cruz and his family were great to work with from day one and they did much more than landscaping. The property was a mess before I hired Cruz but now it's amazing. They graded and landscaped both the front and backyard, installed an irrigation system, and put in back and side patios. When the fence company couldn't install one in a timely manner to align with the landscaping, Cruz offered to put up the fence and price match. The work performed was very high quality. Even after the job was complete Cruz has been responsive to all questions and any help I've needed. I would recommended Cruz to anyone needing landscaping."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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