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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

Approved

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
27 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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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