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Avatar for 4 Corners Forestry

4 Corners Forestry

4.90(
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4 Corners Forestry

4.90(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

tree removal lot clearing fire mitigation wood chipping dirt resloping

"Did not top off several trees. A bit excessive on one tree but it will grow back."

Bard H on November 2024

tree removal lot clearing fire mitigation wood chipping dirt resloping

"Did not top off several trees. A bit excessive on one tree but it will grow back."

Bard H on November 2024

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J&R Construction

4.67(
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J&R Construction

4.67(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide reliable and professional concrete and excavation services for both residential and commercial clients. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering quality workmanship, safe operations, and efficient project timelines. Our concrete services include driveways, sidewalks, slabs, patios, foundations, and custom work. On the excavation side, we handle everything from site prep and grading to trenching, drainage solutions, and land clearing. No matter the size of the job, we bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to get it done right the first time. Whether you're building new, renovating, or preparing land for development, our crew is ready to help lay the groundwork for your success.

"Yes Jose and his team were super kind friendly and I am so happy with the work they did for me and plan to hire again!! THank you"

Karen M on September 2025

We provide reliable and professional concrete and excavation services for both residential and commercial clients. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering quality workmanship, safe operations, and efficient project timelines. Our concrete services include driveways, sidewalks, slabs, patios, foundations, and custom work. On the excavation side, we handle everything from site prep and grading to trenching, drainage solutions, and land clearing. No matter the size of the job, we bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to get it done right the first time. Whether you're building new, renovating, or preparing land for development, our crew is ready to help lay the groundwork for your success.

"Yes Jose and his team were super kind friendly and I am so happy with the work they did for me and plan to hire again!! THank you"

Karen M on September 2025

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All Pro Services

4.25(
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All Pro Services

4.25(
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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Western Colorado's top excavation and construction company. We provide start to finish construction services and maintenance for residential and commercial needs.

"Jarrad and his crew did such an amazing job on our addition!!! We had no idea how to start the process or even where to start and he took care of everything from start to finish with us so we still felt involved. He had great ideas to help save money but also to help bring our vision to life!! He was very observant throughout the entire build and honest with any questions we had and his crew were great and easy to get along with. We highly highly recommend him and his team if you are in need of an addition or remodel, I think he even builds new homes also. Canâ t thank him enough."

Andrea W on September 2024

Western Colorado's top excavation and construction company. We provide start to finish construction services and maintenance for residential and commercial needs.

"Jarrad and his crew did such an amazing job on our addition!!! We had no idea how to start the process or even where to start and he took care of everything from start to finish with us so we still felt involved. He had great ideas to help save money but also to help bring our vision to life!! He was very observant throughout the entire build and honest with any questions we had and his crew were great and easy to get along with. We highly highly recommend him and his team if you are in need of an addition or remodel, I think he even builds new homes also. Canâ t thank him enough."

Andrea W on September 2024

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Jon Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
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Jon Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
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21 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Jon Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Jon and his team were easy to work with. Great communication and very responsive. Confirmed appointment our appointment, arrived on time and completed the job to our satisfaction. I would use them again and recommend them to others."

Michele M on February 2025

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Jon Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Jon and his team were easy to work with. Great communication and very responsive. Confirmed appointment our appointment, arrived on time and completed the job to our satisfaction. I would use them again and recommend them to others."

Michele M on February 2025

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Prosser Dirtworks

5.00(
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Prosser Dirtworks

5.00(
1
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us, to provide a high quality service, at a fair, and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation, and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today, to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"They were faster and less expensive than they had estimated."

David B on July 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us, to provide a high quality service, at a fair, and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation, and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today, to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"They were faster and less expensive than they had estimated."

David B on July 2025

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Highrise Environmental Services

5.00(
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Highrise Environmental Services

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Highrise Environmental Services is a professional tree care and maintenance company that can help you achieve beautiful and sustainable healthy trees that are an asset to your property. We believe in providing quality services to our customers no matter what size their project is. Trees can be a hidden liability and ultimately cost property owners more than what they bargained for, especially if the damage was caused by dead, rotting or poorly maintained trees. Don't wait until it is too late to see the importance. Our current service areas are Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties. Call us for a quote today; our professionals at Highrise Environmental Services are ready to assist you with all your tree care needs. CUSTOMERS: RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / AGRICULTURAL / INDUSTRIAL / GOVERNMENT

"It was good, they did a good job. The guys were very meticulous as well as the foreman and superintendent. I just enjoyed working with the guys. They came in on budget and on schedule."

Del F on February 2022

Highrise Environmental Services is a professional tree care and maintenance company that can help you achieve beautiful and sustainable healthy trees that are an asset to your property. We believe in providing quality services to our customers no matter what size their project is. Trees can be a hidden liability and ultimately cost property owners more than what they bargained for, especially if the damage was caused by dead, rotting or poorly maintained trees. Don't wait until it is too late to see the importance. Our current service areas are Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties. Call us for a quote today; our professionals at Highrise Environmental Services are ready to assist you with all your tree care needs. CUSTOMERS: RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / AGRICULTURAL / INDUSTRIAL / GOVERNMENT

"It was good, they did a good job. The guys were very meticulous as well as the foreman and superintendent. I just enjoyed working with the guys. They came in on budget and on schedule."

Del F on February 2022

Donald Adams Excavations

5.00(
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Donald Adams Excavations

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in new septic installs and excavation plz call our office today to schedule your free estimate (970)-529-3829

"It was great. They did a fabulous job. They were there early. They did a thorough job. They made sure it was cleared for our clients safety. I highly recommend them. They were careful."

Dena a on February 2021

We specialize in new septic installs and excavation plz call our office today to schedule your free estimate (970)-529-3829

"It was great. They did a fabulous job. They were there early. They did a thorough job. They made sure it was cleared for our clients safety. I highly recommend them. They were careful."

Dena a on February 2021

Earth Art Landscape Excavation

5.00(
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Earth Art Landscape Excavation

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Earth Art Landscape Excavation, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony of almost 15 years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every landscaping and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively.

Earth Art Landscape Excavation, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony of almost 15 years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every landscaping and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively.

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Turf Master Sod Farm

4.33(
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Turf Master Sod Farm

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
53 years of experience

Turf Master Sod Farm is a family owned and operated Sod production business with locations in Colorado and Wyoming. We take pride in offering you a wide variety of Low water use specialty grasses as well as bluegrass and fescues. Turf Master is especially proud of the custom blends we’ve created to thrive in our harsh, arid climate. We are honored to have served both residential and commercial clients in Colorado, Wyoming, western Nebraska, eastern Utah, southern Montana and the Dakotas for over 40 years and look forward to continuing to serve our community by providing high quality, environmentally friendly sod for generations to come. Wyoming Location: 324 Ayers Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201; (866) 493-8311

"The services, from the sales rep Frank, (who cussed in front of my 3 year old, failed to respond to messages and walked off the job), to the unresponsive management and unreturned phone calls after an incomplete job leaves us without thousands of dollars and a horrible looking lawn. They did not finish the job nor offer to remediate, only stating we were “confrontational” after asking what they would do to fix the problems. Even if that was true (which it is not), the job we paid for is still not completed, confrontations or not, and that is what we paid for. New sod, not their opinions on how we handles our unhappiness with their lack of professionalism. They left an unfinished job with 100% of our money up front. They even broke our fence! Take it from us, do not do business with anyone who asks for all up front if the job isn’t complete. Sod was left out in sun on a pallet in 100 degree heat for 5+ hours dying before it was started to be installed, the ground was not properly prepped, and weeds and grass are now growing from underneath the new sod laid. They laid the sod in the wrong places. They left a mess, were unprofessional, disrespectful, and sadly did not operate in a Christian manner. We are having another local landscaper have to fix the problems, and they are shocked at the way our lawn was left by this company. Save your money and do business elsewhere. I guess turf masters does not care to help their customers. BBB will hear from us, as will Secretary of State and beyond. We are just shocked this is the way they operate."

Rachel D on August 2022

Turf Master Sod Farm is a family owned and operated Sod production business with locations in Colorado and Wyoming. We take pride in offering you a wide variety of Low water use specialty grasses as well as bluegrass and fescues. Turf Master is especially proud of the custom blends we’ve created to thrive in our harsh, arid climate. We are honored to have served both residential and commercial clients in Colorado, Wyoming, western Nebraska, eastern Utah, southern Montana and the Dakotas for over 40 years and look forward to continuing to serve our community by providing high quality, environmentally friendly sod for generations to come. Wyoming Location: 324 Ayers Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201; (866) 493-8311

"The services, from the sales rep Frank, (who cussed in front of my 3 year old, failed to respond to messages and walked off the job), to the unresponsive management and unreturned phone calls after an incomplete job leaves us without thousands of dollars and a horrible looking lawn. They did not finish the job nor offer to remediate, only stating we were “confrontational” after asking what they would do to fix the problems. Even if that was true (which it is not), the job we paid for is still not completed, confrontations or not, and that is what we paid for. New sod, not their opinions on how we handles our unhappiness with their lack of professionalism. They left an unfinished job with 100% of our money up front. They even broke our fence! Take it from us, do not do business with anyone who asks for all up front if the job isn’t complete. Sod was left out in sun on a pallet in 100 degree heat for 5+ hours dying before it was started to be installed, the ground was not properly prepped, and weeds and grass are now growing from underneath the new sod laid. They laid the sod in the wrong places. They left a mess, were unprofessional, disrespectful, and sadly did not operate in a Christian manner. We are having another local landscaper have to fix the problems, and they are shocked at the way our lawn was left by this company. Save your money and do business elsewhere. I guess turf masters does not care to help their customers. BBB will hear from us, as will Secretary of State and beyond. We are just shocked this is the way they operate."

Rachel D on August 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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