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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Estes Park - 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 Estes Park, 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

9 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 Estes Park, 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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Open Range Excavating
Open Range Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Estes Park, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in septic, excavation and building site services. We have had our office in Longmont since 2015, and we opened a Tulsa branch in 2022. In the front range we have installed 100 of septic systems, done major water/sewer project's for the government, logging roads, ponds, major clearing, and commercial site work for future developments. In 2022 we opened a Tulsa branch to service our cooperate customers based in Colorado to better serve the Southern region for new locations. \n

Lyons
Whataburger construction
Large pond construction
Large pond construction
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Silverline Landscape & Excavation, LLC
4.6(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Estes Park, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tanner and his crew were professional and thorough. They took care to minimize the impact of having a small loader in my yard, and rehung the gate to the back yard better than it was before. Well done and would recommend."
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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 Estes Park, 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 High Range Tree Service
High Range Tree Service
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Estes Park, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are responsive and professional. They delivered above and beyond what I expected. They didn’t just take care of the job I called them about. They also surveyed my property and let me know that I had a tree in the alley that had grown up through wires (no wonder our tv is so sketchy. I am delighted with their attention to detail and super happy with the value received. Will absolutely call them again the next time I need tree trimming or storm clean-up."
Tree Trimming
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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