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Avatar for True Blue Construction LLC
True Blue Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Back Country Excavation LLC
Back Country Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The crew installed a wooden fence with a ranch gate and a solar powered electric gate. They worked efficiently and with great care of the property."
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Septic system
Septic system

+8

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Gravel Pros LLC
4.3(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner and his employees are AMAZING! On time, efficient, polite, amazing, and inexpensive! The quality and the cost were top notch! Will call them for future projects and refer to others!"
Mini Pine Bark mulch
Shredded Cedar Mulch
2-4" cobble stone
4-8" Cobble stone
4-8" cobble

+29

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rock Creek Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rock Creek Excavation specializes in earthmoving services for a wide range of projects. From foundations and trenches to septic systems, land clearing, and site preparation for roads and infrastructure, we handle it all. No job is too big or too small - we're committed to delivering quality results with precision and efficiency.

Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Water line replacement

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Box T Construction, LLC
4.7(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just the best! If you are lucky enough to get them to book your project it will be done on time and correctly. Can not recommend them more highly!!"
Rock Wall and Fire Pit
Walk area between fire pit and horse shoe play are
Horse Shoe Play Area
Rock Wall and Fire Pit and Kids play area
French Drain

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Naturally Clean Home Services, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This company went above and beyond for us! They responded quickly and were able to haul a king size mattress and box springs away the day before we moved!! Highly recommend these professionals!"
Plug Mold
Information Screens
Chandelier
Trenching
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pine Valley Excavation LLC - Facebook
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Retaing wall with steps
Retaining wall
Other side of house retaining wall with stepd
Looking down stairs
Retaing wall continued

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Magnum Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was exceptionally pleased with their work. The owner of the company worked with us and everything we needed or wanted got done. He built a whole house for us from the ground up, everything went real well."
Wood plank patio stamp
Random sandstone
Patio
Hand carved sandstone
Logo and custom designs

+37

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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