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Big Sky Building
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Serving Fairplay, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Shawn was great to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable and client focused, and made sure I was satisfied. He went above and beyond to make sure everything came together as I desired in the end. His team was respectful of the space and the work was done well. I'm very happy that I went with Big Sky for the project."
Log deck
Before stain
Hand hewn log deck
Entrance remodel
Log porch

+25

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Kona Construction LLC
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Serving Fairplay, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are small locally owned company looking to do residential and commercial water, sewer, and excavation services. My phone number is (719) 696-0317 give me a call for a quote or bid on your next project!

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LPC Excavation
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Serving Fairplay, CO and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Anthony, and I’m the Sales Manager at LPC Excavation. We specialize in foundations, land clearing, building site preparation, and dirt hauling and relocation.\n\nI pride myself on delivering best-in-class customer service through clear, consistent communication and reliable execution on every project!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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. 

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

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