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Mountain Side Custom Contracting

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Mountain Side Custom Contracting

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mountain Side Custom Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"2 months into a 2-3 week project, just over 10g down payment for labor to paint the interior and ceiling of a 1000 square ft condo, install click together floors i purchased outside the deposit and hook up the kitchen sink after a home depot install of new kitchen counters. I was away for the summer so thought it was a good time to have this done. When I had friends and neighbors take photos to confirm progress, the job was not as far completed as John the owner said it was. When I sent neighbor's photos of the shotty work, asking it to be corrected, John halted communication and either he or his team decided to vandalize my home. "

Nicole E on August 2025

Mountain Side Custom Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"2 months into a 2-3 week project, just over 10g down payment for labor to paint the interior and ceiling of a 1000 square ft condo, install click together floors i purchased outside the deposit and hook up the kitchen sink after a home depot install of new kitchen counters. I was away for the summer so thought it was a good time to have this done. When I had friends and neighbors take photos to confirm progress, the job was not as far completed as John the owner said it was. When I sent neighbor's photos of the shotty work, asking it to be corrected, John halted communication and either he or his team decided to vandalize my home. "

Nicole E on August 2025

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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Customers say: Quick response
90 years of experience

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"It was a really bad clog in the pipes, they to use a Hydro-jet, and they did de-clog the pipe, the service was outstanding, friendly, and courteous, I'd hire them again any day, but, not for a while, hahahah"

Marianne S on September 2021

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"It was a really bad clog in the pipes, they to use a Hydro-jet, and they did de-clog the pipe, the service was outstanding, friendly, and courteous, I'd hire them again any day, but, not for a while, hahahah"

Marianne S on September 2021

Earth Art Landscape Excavation

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Earth Art Landscape Excavation

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Earth Art Landscape Excavation, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony of almost 15 years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every landscaping and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively.

Earth Art Landscape Excavation, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony of almost 15 years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every landscaping and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively.

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Machete Excavation

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Machete Excavation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had a septic system installed for a client. I couldn't be happier with the results. The team did a fantastic job, completing the installation in a timely manner. From the outset, they were clear about what the process would entail, which made my client feel super comfortable throughout the project. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of a septic system installation. Great job!"

Dawn W on August 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had a septic system installed for a client. I couldn't be happier with the results. The team did a fantastic job, completing the installation in a timely manner. From the outset, they were clear about what the process would entail, which made my client feel super comfortable throughout the project. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of a septic system installation. Great job!"

Dawn W on August 2023

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Turf Master Sod Farm

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Turf Master Sod Farm

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Customers say: Quick response
53 years of experience

Turf Master Sod Farm is a family owned and operated Sod production business with locations in Colorado and Wyoming. We take pride in offering you a wide variety of Low water use specialty grasses as well as bluegrass and fescues. Turf Master is especially proud of the custom blends we’ve created to thrive in our harsh, arid climate. We are honored to have served both residential and commercial clients in Colorado, Wyoming, western Nebraska, eastern Utah, southern Montana and the Dakotas for over 40 years and look forward to continuing to serve our community by providing high quality, environmentally friendly sod for generations to come. Wyoming Location: 324 Ayers Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201; (866) 493-8311

"The services, from the sales rep Frank, (who cussed in front of my 3 year old, failed to respond to messages and walked off the job), to the unresponsive management and unreturned phone calls after an incomplete job leaves us without thousands of dollars and a horrible looking lawn. They did not finish the job nor offer to remediate, only stating we were “confrontational” after asking what they would do to fix the problems. Even if that was true (which it is not), the job we paid for is still not completed, confrontations or not, and that is what we paid for. New sod, not their opinions on how we handles our unhappiness with their lack of professionalism. They left an unfinished job with 100% of our money up front. They even broke our fence! Take it from us, do not do business with anyone who asks for all up front if the job isn’t complete. Sod was left out in sun on a pallet in 100 degree heat for 5+ hours dying before it was started to be installed, the ground was not properly prepped, and weeds and grass are now growing from underneath the new sod laid. They laid the sod in the wrong places. They left a mess, were unprofessional, disrespectful, and sadly did not operate in a Christian manner. We are having another local landscaper have to fix the problems, and they are shocked at the way our lawn was left by this company. Save your money and do business elsewhere. I guess turf masters does not care to help their customers. BBB will hear from us, as will Secretary of State and beyond. We are just shocked this is the way they operate."

Rachel D on August 2022

Turf Master Sod Farm is a family owned and operated Sod production business with locations in Colorado and Wyoming. We take pride in offering you a wide variety of Low water use specialty grasses as well as bluegrass and fescues. Turf Master is especially proud of the custom blends we’ve created to thrive in our harsh, arid climate. We are honored to have served both residential and commercial clients in Colorado, Wyoming, western Nebraska, eastern Utah, southern Montana and the Dakotas for over 40 years and look forward to continuing to serve our community by providing high quality, environmentally friendly sod for generations to come. Wyoming Location: 324 Ayers Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201; (866) 493-8311

"The services, from the sales rep Frank, (who cussed in front of my 3 year old, failed to respond to messages and walked off the job), to the unresponsive management and unreturned phone calls after an incomplete job leaves us without thousands of dollars and a horrible looking lawn. They did not finish the job nor offer to remediate, only stating we were “confrontational” after asking what they would do to fix the problems. Even if that was true (which it is not), the job we paid for is still not completed, confrontations or not, and that is what we paid for. New sod, not their opinions on how we handles our unhappiness with their lack of professionalism. They left an unfinished job with 100% of our money up front. They even broke our fence! Take it from us, do not do business with anyone who asks for all up front if the job isn’t complete. Sod was left out in sun on a pallet in 100 degree heat for 5+ hours dying before it was started to be installed, the ground was not properly prepped, and weeds and grass are now growing from underneath the new sod laid. They laid the sod in the wrong places. They left a mess, were unprofessional, disrespectful, and sadly did not operate in a Christian manner. We are having another local landscaper have to fix the problems, and they are shocked at the way our lawn was left by this company. Save your money and do business elsewhere. I guess turf masters does not care to help their customers. BBB will hear from us, as will Secretary of State and beyond. We are just shocked this is the way they operate."

Rachel D on August 2022

FATHER & SON EXCAVATING INC

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FATHER & SON EXCAVATING INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Father and Son Excavators offer residential and commercial excavation. We also do Masonry and concrete contracting. Call us for Foundation Repair, Irrigation Ditches, Sewer, Water and Septic tanks. We can help you out with your retaining walls too. If you need something big moved, we offer wrecking services also. Give us a call today for a quote or to set up a consultation.

Father and Son Excavators offer residential and commercial excavation. We also do Masonry and concrete contracting. Call us for Foundation Repair, Irrigation Ditches, Sewer, Water and Septic tanks. We can help you out with your retaining walls too. If you need something big moved, we offer wrecking services also. Give us a call today for a quote or to set up a consultation.

Altamont Landscaping

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Altamont Landscaping

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Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience

Altamont provides residential and commercial landscaping services and maintenance in Colorado for Chaffee County and it's surrounding areas. As the premier landscape specialists, we employ a team of landscape architects, designers, trade professionals, and service personnel. Together, we design and execute your project from beginning to end, no matter how large or small

"Straight forward, hardworking and honest. They did everything they promised and my yard is looking great. Thank you guys for everything, we'll call you again soon!"

Gary S on May 2023

Altamont provides residential and commercial landscaping services and maintenance in Colorado for Chaffee County and it's surrounding areas. As the premier landscape specialists, we employ a team of landscape architects, designers, trade professionals, and service personnel. Together, we design and execute your project from beginning to end, no matter how large or small

"Straight forward, hardworking and honest. They did everything they promised and my yard is looking great. Thank you guys for everything, we'll call you again soon!"

Gary S on May 2023

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Brute Works

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Brute Works

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Brute Works is an excavating & earthmoving company serving the San Luis Valley and Arkansas River Valley in Colorado, based out of Saguache county.

"They did exceptional work for me twice. Communication, integrity, friendliness, follow through, high level expertise, speed and the overall job - were excellent."

Jonathan H on July 2024

Brute Works is an excavating & earthmoving company serving the San Luis Valley and Arkansas River Valley in Colorado, based out of Saguache county.

"They did exceptional work for me twice. Communication, integrity, friendliness, follow through, high level expertise, speed and the overall job - were excellent."

Jonathan H on July 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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