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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Clifton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Recon Enterprise
Recon Enterprise
4.9(
159
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clifton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The Western Slope Cleaning Service responded immediately, way before any other business replied to my request for tree removal and carport repair. Lorenzo and George arrived to my property the same day, provided a reasonable estimate before departing. Sent me a written estimate in under 30 minutes, which I approved. Lorenzo and his crew began the next day, despite having to battle chilly and rainy weather. They stuck it out and finished removing two large trees, pressure washed two metal carports, sealed one carport and removed two gate posts for me. The crew did an excellent job cleaning up the site. They were all very polite, cordial and very professional. I will continue to utilize WSCS for a large list of projects needed on my property. Thank you Lorenzo, great job!"
Junk Removal
Appliance Removal
Demolition and Debris Removal
Demoition and Cleanup
Yard Waste Removal

+4

Response time8 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Gingerich Concrete & Excavation
Gingerich Concrete & Excavation
4.6(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clifton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Gingerich Concrete & Excavation is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! \n

Stamped concrete apron
Driveway replacement
Driveway replacement
Driveway replacement
Driveway replacement

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Double T Excavation and Services LLC
Double T Excavation and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Clifton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody was always on time, usually early and prepared for the work he committed to completing. He is reliable and goes above and beyond each time we have used him. I highly recommend Cody and Double T Excavating! You wonâ t be sorry you hired them!!"
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park

+83

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for GreenLine Landscaping & Services LLC
GreenLine Landscaping & Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GreenLine Landscaping is an excellent choice for landscaping services. They not only installed my grass, but also completed my sprinkler system, landscape curbing, and gravel. The transformation of my yard has been amazing; it truly looks beautiful after their work. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. Their team is versatile, efficient, and clearly experienced in all aspects of yard work. I highly recommend GreenLine Landscape to anyone looking for quality results and professional service."
Decomposed and flagstone
Turf Installation
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J&R Construction
J&R Construction
4.7(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed a walk way widened. These guys took out the old regraded and poured the new walk in. Got it done very quick and it looks great. They cleaned up very nicely and raked the yard out when they were finished. I will have them back for more work in the future."
Concrete Flat work
Broom And Stamped
Garage broom finish
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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