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Avatar for Canyon Dirt Works, LLC
Canyon Dirt Works, LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Canyon Dirt Works to redo my driveway with gravel. I needed a French drain in front of my garage to prevent runoff. Chris and his crew did an excellent job! Even redoing a parking area in front of my house. Work was beyond my expectations."
After
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Back
Entry portion road

+32

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Larson Excavating
5.0(
5
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric came to us highly recommended. We discussed the project and he was able to get us on the schedule fairly quick. As the project progressed, he had an idea for drainage issues we had. We agreed to have him move forward with it. The drainage issue is resolved along with the original work of removing several tons of rock and regrading for water drainage and natural plant growth on our land. Eric was always friendly, easy to discuss our problems with, and had great solutions. We had landscapers quote us up to 2 weeks to finish this work and Eric completed it in 4 days with excellent quality."
Expansion of driveway
Driveways and Drainage
Carve in Roads
Roads and Driveway
Driveway Remod

+2

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman Connection of Colorado Springs East
4.5(
479
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

""Exceptionally well. Craftsperson Joe Puch carefully explained the repair steps and reasons for them. He did so at various points in the work progress. His work was meticulous. His manner was professional, polite and personable, right from punctual arrival to final clean-up of the work area. One of the best experiences I've ever had with a home services/repair contractor. Highly recommended.""
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+10

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Kessler, Inc.
4.7(
34
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the very beginning our experience with Kessler, Inc has been exemplary. We were in need of a specific septic system for our new build up in Crystal Park. Not very many companies will work up here unfortunately because it is very challenging. We had pleasant and informative communication from the start with Levi from texts messages and emails to coming out to view our property. He listened to our needs and not only was Levi able to construct a state of the art septic system on the side of the mountain but this marvel also drew the attention of El Paso county engineering who sent a team out to view it. Levi has since tackled so many more extensive projects like building a retaining wall that covers the entire upper portion of our driveway that runs along the back of our home and into the custom swim spa that his is building for us to digging out a large space to install our underground propane tank. He has also excavated a large chunk of the mountain out to widen our switchback driveway that he built the reinforced retaining wall for. He trenched our entire driveway to lay pipes for our water lines, our gas lines, and our septic. We have a water feature planned for our future and we know our vision is in beyond capable hands with Levi. Levi is also just genuinely good person. He has a very positive attitude and always pleasant even with all the hard work he and his team put in. Everyone is super friendly and we are happy to have them here with us helping make our dream come true. We trust Levi and his team in and around our home. Even had Levi lock up our home and close our garage on many occasions. We are so happy to have found Levi. You know you have a great partnership with a business owner and his team when you keep seeing more and more projects we know we can trust Kessler, Inc to not only take care of our needs but do it all with exemplary work. Hereâ  s to many more years of partnership and beautiful projects to come."
Steppers path to bench
Patio " Concrete Pavers"
Flag Patio and Walk Way
Bridges before water feature was added
Finished

+93

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Advanced Septic Solutions
4.7(
18
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David, excavated old septic tank, replaced with new tank, hooked up tank to house, filled in and covered the new tank. Leveled the land, raked the area affected and applied grass seed. Clean up was great! Was always available to answer questions. We would hire him again."
Septic system
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Northwind Landscape, LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris was the first to get back to me, came to estimate yard cleanup- which was a substantial amount of work - within a day. He was able to communicate well and gave me a plan and schedule that worked best for us. He matched the price I had been quoted for delivery and installation of tress, shrubs and boulders - so we hired him to do that, alsoâ ¦ in a much more timely manner. Chris aims to please and we were pleased with his work, professionalism snd integrity. Highly recommend."
patio + purgula
patio done with fire pit
finished!
finished
completed turf installed!

+39

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Velasquez Landscaping Construction LLC
4.5(
26
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Velasquez Landscape replaced our damaged wooden fence and did an excellent job! Quality workmenship and got the job done quickly. Looking forward to our next project with this company, will surely hire again!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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K.B. Contracting LLC
4.4(
20
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Serving Monument, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Karsten quickly removed the old kitchen cabinets. Remarkably, there was no damage to the drywall. He cleaned up the dust bunnies, screws, splinters. Magic! Problem solved."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Zero Scape/Cement Pad

+25

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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