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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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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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Fahlbros Septic Installation and Services, LLC
4.7(
59
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have worked with this company on six different properties, and they have consistently done an excellent job repairing and replacing sewer lines. Their team is knowledgeable, reliable, and communicates well throughout the entire process. The quality of their work has always been outstanding, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone needing sewer line repairs or replacement."
Final Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade
Final Grade

+25

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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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

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wild Basin Landscape & Designs
5.0(
13
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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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

18 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 rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A-Z Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I?ve been using Fernando and A-Z Services for all my lawn care needs for over two years. They handle everything ? mowing, landscaping, trimming, sprinkler repair and blowouts, and more. I?ve found their services to be both cost-competitive and highly responsive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, comprehensive lawn care."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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