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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AP Excavating installed a drinking post for our horses and replaced a water hydrant. Wonderful father and sons family business - great to work with them and their crew. I was impressed with the quality of work and their commitment to making sure they exceeded our expectations. I will be using them for our next projects: entry gate, trenching work and landscaping driveway island. Thank you AP Excavating!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Landscaping LLC
Summit Landscaping LLC
4.8(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I decided it was time to xeriscape our front yard and we wanted to do it ourselves. The first thing we needed to do is have our beautiful lawn of 45 years removed. It was hard to say goodbye to an old friend but it was time. So, enter Miguel and crew with Summit Landscaping to do this back breaking job. They removed 1,201 sq ft of grass, cleaned up the area, and were finished and on their way in 4 hours. Now we can start transforming our front yard into a beautifully low to no water landscaped area. Thank you Miquel and crew. You all did a fantastic job!"
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
Avatar for Larry’s Legacy Landworks
Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, 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 Gray Works, LLC
Gray Works, LLC
4.6(
24
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve was so wonderful to work with. We needed someone to excavate and grade our side yard in preparation for laying gravel. He was very timely in getting us scheduled and his work was very well done. Overall, Steve was a clear communicator, gave a fair price, and took care to ensure we were happy with the results of his work. I would highly recommend him!"
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
John Deere Skid Steer 324G
Grading

+11

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for The Handy Squad
The Handy Squad
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

The Handy Squad is a team of professionals with different kinds of skills ready to solution many Handyman necessities in home or office; We have experience in many projects of different areas, fixing, repairing, changing or just giving adjustments.\n\nOur experience working in Schools, Homes, Offices, Buildings and more gave us the purpose to offer maintenance services at more places, to help at our community with handyman services.\n\n¡We trust in the good service as a key and that's our plan!

Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+7

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Front Range Landscape Pros
Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, thorough, and display excellent communication. We were updated throughout the entire project. The finished product of our patio is amazing, we will definitely be reaching to them for further projects. 10/10 recommend hiring these guys!!!"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Klara Vista Landscape Services
Klara Vista Landscape Services
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work I requested was a plantar wall and box. We discussed the project when Rueben came out to give me a free estimate. I was pleased with the quote and work started within two weeks of the meeting. The crew started on a Monday and would have been done within two days but we had a full day of rain then snow. The finished project turned out beautiful. The crews were on time, courteous and worked hard. Rueben was easy to deal with on every count. Highly recommend this company!!"
Landscape installation
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Landscape installation
Landscape installation

+12

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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