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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 Derby, 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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
104
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel and his crew did a great job. We had our front lawn replaced with rock and mulch landscaping and i couldnt be happier with it. Daniel was polite, professional and kept in touch with us about any changes. All-in-all I definitely plan to use them again for future projects."
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Cruz Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
145
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I highly recommend Cruz Landscaping. We needed to fix the negative drainage for our new house and I was struggling to find the right contractor for the job. Cruz immediately understood the drainage issue and thought of the big picture and how to combine grading, concrete and downspouts management to fix the issue. He also proposed different options to fit our budget instead of trying to upsell me. When it came to execution, they were flawless. Cruz and his son were on time every day, started when they said they would and ended when they said they would. Through the process they were very polite and communicative with me and my family. The owner himself was there every day. The final product looked even better than I expected, and you could tell they paid attention to details. The work spoke for itself, since one of my neighbors immediately hired them for a job! I am so glad I found this company and will use them again for future landscaping projects!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Coil N Soil Services did a great job overall. We were pleased with his estimate, the quality of his work, good communication, and sticking to the proposed schedule. We plan to hire him again next year to continue work on our yard."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+211

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Larry’s Legacy Landworks
Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, 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

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Front Range Landscape Pros
Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, thorough, and display excellent communication. We were updated throughout the entire project. The finished product of our patio is amazing, we will definitely be reaching to them for further projects. 10/10 recommend hiring these guys!!!"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gallegos Edge
Gallegos Edge
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Roberto to replace our outdated sprinkler system. I wanted to use a small family owned business, and I am happy with the results. Roberto communicated with us throughout the process and he worked very long days to complete the installation with minimal disturbance to our landscaping. He is hardworking, knowledgeable and honest. What more do you need!"
Kichen/Flooring/Bathrooms
Kichen/Flooring/Bathrooms
Kichen/Flooring/Bathrooms
Kichen/Flooring/Bathrooms
Kichen/Flooring/Bathrooms

+30

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Klara Vista Landscape Services
Klara Vista Landscape Services
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work I requested was a plantar wall and box. We discussed the project when Rueben came out to give me a free estimate. I was pleased with the quote and work started within two weeks of the meeting. The crew started on a Monday and would have been done within two days but we had a full day of rain then snow. The finished project turned out beautiful. The crews were on time, courteous and worked hard. Rueben was easy to deal with on every count. Highly recommend this company!!"
Landscape installation
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Landscape installation
Landscape installation

+12

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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