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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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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

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Serving Drake, 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

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highland Landscaping & Excavations
5.0(
6
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Northern Colorado Excavation
5.0(
3
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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 time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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