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White Elk Well Service

4.91(
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White Elk Well Service

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"George is a personable and funny guy his professionalism shines through he uses nothing but quality products and they did a great job for me"

Steve B on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"George is a personable and funny guy his professionalism shines through he uses nothing but quality products and they did a great job for me"

Steve B on June 2024

Dotts Construction and Grading, LLC

4.57(
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Dotts Construction and Grading, LLC

4.57(
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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

CALL ME DIRECTLY AT (678) 815-9850 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Nothing"

Donna M on July 2023

CALL ME DIRECTLY AT (678) 815-9850 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Nothing"

Donna M on July 2023

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Nathan Cornelius

5.00(
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Nathan Cornelius

5.00(
5
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Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We offer earthwork, excavation, grading, land clearing, haul off demolition, yard clean up/trash removal, and tree services.

"Nathan graded our rain gouged driveway and made it perfectly drivable again. He was fast and professional."

Joseph H on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We offer earthwork, excavation, grading, land clearing, haul off demolition, yard clean up/trash removal, and tree services.

"Nathan graded our rain gouged driveway and made it perfectly drivable again. He was fast and professional."

Joseph H on September 2025

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High Altitude Hauling, Inc.

5.00(
5
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High Altitude Hauling, Inc.

5.00(
5
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Super Service Award
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Paul did a good job and kept me informed "

Craig C on October 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Paul did a good job and kept me informed "

Craig C on October 2025

Florissant Enterprises, LLC

4.95(
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Florissant Enterprises, LLC

4.95(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

At Florissant Enterprises, we specialize in new septic systems for new construction and upgrades. We are prompt, clean and professional. Contact Monty for high quality work at a reasonable price.

"The inspector was very pleased with Monty's work and just talked on and on about how good his work always was. Seems that he never has to worry about Monty. Thanks for a great job Monty,"

Larry C on August 2020

At Florissant Enterprises, we specialize in new septic systems for new construction and upgrades. We are prompt, clean and professional. Contact Monty for high quality work at a reasonable price.

"The inspector was very pleased with Monty's work and just talked on and on about how good his work always was. Seems that he never has to worry about Monty. Thanks for a great job Monty,"

Larry C on August 2020

Rothgery and Sons LLC

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Rothgery and Sons LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rothgery & Sons LLC is a small, owner-operated company with 2-5 seasonal employees. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and keep our clients for years to come. We offer free estimates and advice on your projects, whether you use us or not!

"We have used Rothgery & Sons for snow removal at our Blue River vacation home for the past 5 years which includes plowing the driveway and shoveling the walkway. Few services in the area provide shoveling services, and Dave and his crews not only provide this service, but they use heavy equipment for the plow work (not just a blade to push the snow), so we've never needed to have another service do a haul-out when the pile gets too large. They are incredibly reliable, even during big storms. I am about to renew my contract with them for the upcoming season for the sixth year in a row."

Mark G on October 2022

Rothgery & Sons LLC is a small, owner-operated company with 2-5 seasonal employees. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and keep our clients for years to come. We offer free estimates and advice on your projects, whether you use us or not!

"We have used Rothgery & Sons for snow removal at our Blue River vacation home for the past 5 years which includes plowing the driveway and shoveling the walkway. Few services in the area provide shoveling services, and Dave and his crews not only provide this service, but they use heavy equipment for the plow work (not just a blade to push the snow), so we've never needed to have another service do a haul-out when the pile gets too large. They are incredibly reliable, even during big storms. I am about to renew my contract with them for the upcoming season for the sixth year in a row."

Mark G on October 2022

DanLyn Inc

5.00(
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DanLyn Inc

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in business since 2004 and we are a civil excavating construction company. We do everything from foundations, drilling for communication site towers, access roads, grounding, dig and backfill, walls, fencing, as well as other construction needs. We have a combined 80 years of experience in this field (this is as of 2020). We are located in LaSalle Co. Our main office is in Montrose, CO. We are willing to travel. We are a small company wanting to grow! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The service was really good."

Aaron D on November 2020

We have been in business since 2004 and we are a civil excavating construction company. We do everything from foundations, drilling for communication site towers, access roads, grounding, dig and backfill, walls, fencing, as well as other construction needs. We have a combined 80 years of experience in this field (this is as of 2020). We are located in LaSalle Co. Our main office is in Montrose, CO. We are willing to travel. We are a small company wanting to grow! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The service was really good."

Aaron D on November 2020

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Machete Excavation

5.00(
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Machete Excavation

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had a septic system installed for a client. I couldn't be happier with the results. The team did a fantastic job, completing the installation in a timely manner. From the outset, they were clear about what the process would entail, which made my client feel super comfortable throughout the project. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of a septic system installation. Great job!"

Dawn W on August 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had a septic system installed for a client. I couldn't be happier with the results. The team did a fantastic job, completing the installation in a timely manner. From the outset, they were clear about what the process would entail, which made my client feel super comfortable throughout the project. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of a septic system installation. Great job!"

Dawn W on August 2023

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Last update on December 30, 2025

Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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