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Avatar for 360D Excavating
360D Excavating
5.0(
36
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin worked closely with us and the Weather to schedule the job. He came when promised and completed the job in a timely manner. He is an artist with his "Bobcat" type machine. He consulted with us before starting to make sure he knew what we wanted done and consulted with us after completion to make sure we were satisfied. We highly recommend 360D Excavating."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This family owed business knocked it out of the park! I needed some serious cleanup on my property; tree trimming, tree removal, and more. Got a great quote, fast scheduling, and a beautiful finish. All of the workers I met were so friendly and happy to be on site. Will use again and recommend to friends and family over and over again. Thanks for taking care of us A.P. Excavation and Landscaping!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My wife and I have had a few projects done by Dillan and we were very impressed with the quality craftsmanship. It is so refreshing to hire someone who possesses such high standards of professionalism and curtesy. I highly recommend Larry's Legacy Landworks. They consistently do the work that was agreed upon within the agreed timeline."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
11
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and his crew performed shoreline stabilization and erosion control services on the lake where we live. They also cleaned up the shoreline and installed special geotextile fabric before installing over 2 tons of riprap. The crew did an amazing job and finished way ahead of schedule. I am recommending this company to other neighbors and will happily use them for future work. I’ve attached before and after photos."
Before removal
Black Mulch
Side Space
Side space 2
Front Bed

+27

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Front Range Landscape Pros
5.0(
16
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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 rate90%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Gray Works, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"For excavating work, ability and safety.. he NAILED it. The corners that he had to make in order to pull out these huge rocks was phenomenal. Please reach out! Thanks!"
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
John Deere Skid Steer 324G
Grading

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Don King Landscaping LLC
4.4(
14
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Don and his crew did a super thorough job with our big cleanup project. We had lots of overgrown shrubs and trees that they cleared out. They were courteous and friendly, and cleaned up after themselves very well. We couldn’t be happier with their work!"
past projects
past projects
past projects
past projects
past projects

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-Z Services LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fernando is a good communicator. He arrived when he said he would and performed the lawn aeration flawlessly. Thank you Fernando, it is a pleasure doing business with you."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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