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A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
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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
Silverline Landscape & Excavation, LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tanner and his crew were absolutely amazing. Tanner was able to get me an estimate in a timely manner and very reasonably priced. I couldn't believe how nice and fun his crew was they had my driveway installed in no time, actually a day early! I have no doubt its going to last for years to come. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs an excavator!"
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Highland Landscaping & Excavations
5.0(
6
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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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 time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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 time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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