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Drake Austin Contractor
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mount Crested Butte, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drake was a pleasure to do business with. He rebuilt a custom set of outdoor stairs, and completely renovated the exterior of my log cabin-- restained and rechinked the structure, and provided other repairs. He did top notch work with great attention to detail, and the end result was beautiful. Drake completed all the work in a timely manner and provided great communication throughout the process. No headaches or surprises. I highly recommend Drake Austin and will be in touch with him in the future for other carptentry and construction projects."
Deck Extension
hot tub pad before deck install
Before replacement
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Hose Bib Cover

+10

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Rocking K Rolloffs LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mount Crested Butte, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

is committed to excellence \nin every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by \nfairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality \nof service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined \nwith ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of \nour customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Dallas Gillespie
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Crested Butte, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

I’m a creative, detail-oriented handyman and problem solver who enjoys turning ideas into practical, finished projects. I specialize in landscape projects, improving both indoor and outdoor spaces, excavation, property improvements, building and repair work, junk removal, transport and delivery services of items up to 10,000 lbs, handyman work and general repairs, and more. Clients tell me I have a knack for finding smart, low-cost solutions that make a space look better, function better, and add value without unnecessary expense. Whether it’s hanging pictures and lights, building something from scratch, improving a yard or curb appeal, or figuring out a creative solution to a challenging project, I take pride in doing quality work and paying attention to the details. My goal is to provide dependable, thoughtful service and leave every project looking much better than when I started.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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