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Avatar for Larson Excavating
Larson Excavating
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric came to us highly recommended. We discussed the project and he was able to get us on the schedule fairly quick. As the project progressed, he had an idea for drainage issues we had. We agreed to have him move forward with it. The drainage issue is resolved along with the original work of removing several tons of rock and regrading for water drainage and natural plant growth on our land. Eric was always friendly, easy to discuss our problems with, and had great solutions. We had landscapers quote us up to 2 weeks to finish this work and Eric completed it in 4 days with excellent quality."
Expansion of driveway
Driveways and Drainage
Carve in Roads
Roads and Driveway
Driveway Remod

+2

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Empire Landscapes
Empire Landscapes
4.6(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich Che and the CNS Empire Landscape crew did fabulous improvements on our family home in Wheat Ridge. They corrected drainage on three sides of an addition so water flows away from the house instead of into the crawlspace; replaced 30 feet of exit pipe from the perimeter drain around the foundation of the addition; installed new sod; and removed weeds from landscaped rock areas in the front yard. The improvements look great. Shortly afterwards, I engaged an inspector to check the foundation. The inspector said he visits about 400 houses each year, and this drainage remediation is among the best he’s seen."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete driveway replacement
Old leaning wood ties wall
Garage concrete floor
Landscaping Project

+211

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Landscaping LLC
Summit Landscaping LLC
4.8(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are thrilled with the work Miguel did for us -- tear out overgrown shrubs and rotten fencing, put in new fence, create a flagstone path and dry creek bed under a tree where nothing would grow, beautiful mulch everywhere. Have never hired a landscaper before and unable to get other bids, so it seemed expensive but we're not complaining. Miguel was great to work with, friendly, accommodating, with good suggestions and a can-do attitude."
Artificial Turf Installation
New Patio Area
Complete Overhauls
Artificial Turf Installation
Concrete Flatwork

+23

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for KAVOD Excavation LLC
KAVOD Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake and John provided demolition services for a minor subdivision in Englewood. They did an outstanding job. The job was completed on time and on budget without any surprises. I am getting ready to build a minor subdivision on the lot where they completed the demolition work. I am happy to say that they will be doing the excavation, foundations, flat work and landscaping for this project. I highly recommend them because they do a great job, have high standards and are great communicators. Thank you Jake and John! www.Kavodx.com is the real deal."
Sedelia Custom home
Arvada custom home
Denver polo club
Ravenna custom home
Castle pines utilities

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dillon did an amazing job on my flooring. He got it done in a timely manner and he is very professional. I would recommend Dillon for any project that you have. Dillon is reliable in what ever he takes on."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience with Larry of Wild Basin Ourdoors Landscaping and Designs was EXCELLENT. Larry is very knowledgable, skilled, hard working, reliable, and thorough. In addition, he is very patient when it comes to answering questions. We are also very grateful for the fact that he completed the job for us without going one bit over the pre-work estimate. We won't hesitate to use his services again for our next landscaping project."
Before removal
Black Mulch
Side Space
Side space 2
Front Bed

+27

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marsh'll Fix-It, LLC
4.5(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marshall repaired and upgraded our deck and also completed many other small handyman projects around the house in preparation for a home sale. He and his team did great work. He was also very responsive and met or exceeded promised timeframes for completion. He also proactively followed up afterward to ensure everything was satisfactory. Highly recommended!"
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Shower Tile
Shower Tile

+204

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

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