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Avatar for JP Excavations and Innovations, LLC
JP Excavations and Innovations, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a great experience with JP Excavations. They were easy to communicate with and incredibly professional. They also did a very quality and efficient job."
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
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Back Country Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The crew installed a wooden fence with a ranch gate and a solar powered electric gate. They worked efficiently and with great care of the property."
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Septic system
Septic system

+8

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Prosser Dirtworks
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were faster and less expensive than they had estimated."
Dump Truck
Road prep
Prosser Dirtworks
Front Loader
Prosser Dirtworks

+6

Response time1 day
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TL's Stump And Dump
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

TL's Stump and Dump provides Professional Stump Removal. Also small dirt projects, fixing roads, digging utility lines, no job too small. Then we also provide junk removal, material hauling/delivery, and dump trailer rental.

Stump Grind
Stump
Finished Product
Before
Before

+3

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Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc.
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I'd recommend them. They've done work for us in the past and they do a good job."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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