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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Drake - Updated Nov 2026

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 Drake, 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

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Jake's Mini Excavation
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jake took down our old barn and removed two dead trees and relocated our water hydrant. He showed up a week before the job to give my husband advice on removing the electrical panel and get exact dimension for water hydrant. All went smooth in this 95 degree weather. Thanks Jake, you did a great job!"
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Front Range Landscape Pros
Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Drake, 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 rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Highland Landscaping & Excavations
Highland Landscaping & Excavations
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highland Hardscapes did excellent work on my new home. Cesar's experience and knowledge made it easy for me to achieve the look I desired. Several projects were completed in a timely manner. I was very happy with the quality and service I received. I would recommend Highland Hardsapes for any landscaping jobs."
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Front yard Landscaping
New Culvert / Landscape/hardscape
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Retaining wall / Drainage channel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Northern Colorado Excavation
Northern Colorado Excavation
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Recently, I had to have my steep 1/3 mile dirt driveway repaired from water damage. Eric and his crew came out and went over and above in repairing and getting my road back to a drivable condition. They even installed rails in the road to help with drainage in heavy rains and it did the trick! I would definitely recommend Eric and his crew and give the company a 5â­ ï¸ + rating!!"
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Septic installation

+8

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC
Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I highly recommend this company. Fran Garcia, the owner, did an outstanding job on our basement remodel. Every stage of this project went smoothly, from the initial design to the finishing touches. I felt Fran went out of his way to provide excellent value. In addition, he did a great job of communicating with us. He was always willing to answer questions and provide advice. Overall, my wife and I were thrilled with the work, and we would definitely hire Fran again."
Medina Residence
Medina Residence
Windsor custom home
Windsor custom home
Schmitz basement finish

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DPK, Inc.
DPK, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 38 years' experience in the Excavation industry, DPK Inc. is your industry expert in Larimer and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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