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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

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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
New to Angi

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

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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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