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Avatar for Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
3.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Howard, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Customers say: Quality work

"This is an awesome company. They do an amazing job on many outdoor projects. Their experience and hard work made my lawn look amazing. Not only did they do it fast but they also did a good detailed job. This is a company I will continue to use for any of my further outdoor projects. Highly recommend!"
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC

+6

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Mountain Side Custom Contracting
3.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Howard, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Mountain Side to paint our condo interior completely and install wood flooring in place of the carpeting that was there. The painting was done with perfect continuity and it turned out fantastic. They made sure to our final walkthrough was done and they did touch up a few areas. The flooring project was amazing. Their attention to the smallest detail was incredible. They were on time everyday and very professional in their demeanor. Exceptionally polite and courteous with us. We’re actually going to miss seeing them everyday and would highly-highly recommend them for any home project you would be interested in."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triple L Painting & Drywall
4.6(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Howard, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frank and his crew not only painted and caulked all of my outside trim and doors but they also repaired a bathroom ceiling and a bedroom ceiling plus repainted the ceilings in both rooms. I was very pleased with their work and I highly recommend them."
Epoxy flooring
Our Work
Exterior Ramp
Custom Deck
Before

+164

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Pro Landscape Concepts
4.2(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Howard, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I presented my ideas about the project. They also had some good input, which I appreciated. Work was done to my satisfaction. Great people to work with. I would hire again for future projects."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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