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Avatar for Canyon Dirt Works, LLC
Canyon Dirt Works, LLC
4.9(
26
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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 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Canyon Dirt Works to redo my driveway with gravel. I needed a French drain in front of my garage to prevent runoff. Chris and his crew did an excellent job! Even redoing a parking area in front of my house. Work was beyond my expectations."
After
After
After Front
Back
Entry portion road

+32

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
4 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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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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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Advanced Septic Solutions
4.7(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David, excavated old septic tank, replaced with new tank, hooked up tank to house, filled in and covered the new tank. Leveled the land, raked the area affected and applied grass seed. Clean up was great! Was always available to answer questions. We would hire him again."
Septic system
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, 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.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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