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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 rate93%
2 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 ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"A quality job at a great price and done early....priceless!!!"
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
10 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

"Kind, efficient, thorough. She keeps good track of her time, turning off her timer when we visit."
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

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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