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Avatar for Western Dirt Work
Western Dirt Work
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Monte Vista, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Good guy made the business easy."
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Randy Robison
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monte Vista, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

I'm capable and competent to take care of your needs. Also honest and reliable. Integrity is a top priority. \nI buy and sell and transport 20' shipping containers. I own a 15 yard dump trailer and a 5 yard dump trailer. I own a 20' equipment trailer. I own a 17' tow truck. I own a 20' gooseneck trailer. These assets are useful and ready to be used to get big projects done quickly. Big jobs and small jobs welcome. Handyman useful and efficient. Rate for 15-yard dump trailer $200 for delivery & pickup & up to a ton of trash with $10 per 100 lbs charge over 2000 lbs & $25 per day after 24 hours.

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Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Monte Vista, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I'd recommend them. They've done work for us in the past and they do a good job."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Flawless Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Monte Vista, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

"Flawless Construction was a very professional company, Omar and his employees were really respectful clean and answered all the questions I asked. Flawless did a excellent job at my house and I will be rehiring them for my next project."
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Bayfield Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monte Vista, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bayfield Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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. 

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