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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Fort Collins - 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 Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, 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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%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 Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Like so many other folks have already said, Tanner and his crew were just really great! I talked to Tanner several times on the phone, hired Silverline (they were one of the lower bids), made our plans, then finally met him and the guys at our job site. They were punctual, personable, professional, prepared, and we immediately liked and trusted the whole crew. They got to work immediately and right from the start we knew we had hired the right company. They spent two days clearing and loading and hauling away all the debris (our cabin burned to the ground in the Cameron Peak fire), and did a great job to get us ready to rebuild. We recommend Tanner and his company with enthusiasm and gratitude!"
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Gallegos Constructions, Inc.
Gallegos Constructions, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Jim and his team dig a crawl space hole in our backyard for an ADU for my wife’s parents. I had constructed dozens of homes in years past but the space in my personal back yard was extremely limited. I was completely amazed on how they dug, stored the dirt, and back filled the new foundation with proper compaction! I would definitely recommend and hire Jim and his guys every time!"
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Septic system
Cattle Guard
Sewer line repair

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wrangler Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Demo Red Barn
Demo Shop
Cheyenne Airport
Canopy Removal
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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