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All Pro Services
4.2(
14
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Serving Ouray, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All pro service did a remodel for us , everything turned out really nice! The contractors who did the work were absolutely amazing and those young men work hard! I believe it is important to have an open line of communication with your clients, As they grow 1 do hope to see that a foreman is hired to take that off of the owners plate! overall the job was done very well! Don't hesitate if you want trustworthy work done!"
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Home Remodel

+78

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Jon Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Ouray, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jon Thomas Construction has consistently exceeded my expectations. I've entrusted them with numerous projects, and they have never let me down. Their work is not only of exceptional quality, but their communication surpasses that of any other contractor I've encountered. Jon is not only cooperative but also exceptionally honest, and his pricing reflects the value of the work you receive."
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Bathrooms

+30

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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4 Corners Forestry
4.9(
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Serving Ouray, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Honest. Respects the schedule and are on time every time. Careful of home owners property. Cuts tress into proper stove fit, in my case 16” cuts. Bids are lower than competitors. Careful cleanup. “Chips” throw away limbs. Crew is fast, safe and efficient. Tree cuts are stacked so that owner can fill tractor cart and tow to wood shed for stacking. Crew is polite and respectful with home owner. Always asks about using gates and travel over the property. I was extremely lucky to find these guys. I would definitely recommend them whole heartedly to anyone contemplating removing large trees “threatening” your home or garage, or barn as I had. Give them a shot…. You won’t be sorry!"
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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VIP Plumbing, LLC
4.5(
30
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Serving Ouray, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"James and Robert came out early the next morning, after I had a huge leak under my sink and flooded kitchen. I called James at 9pm that evening. They arrived early to assess the problem and gave me an incredibly reasonable estimate. They are professional, friendly, and completed the repairs in record time. I live in a 65 year-old home and have had my share of inept, incompetent trades people, specifically plumbers, rip me off and do shoddy workâ ¦ James and Robert are top-notch, and even gave me good advice as to who to call to avoid a mold issue with the wet interior and exterior walls. Donâ t hesitate to call VIP Plumbing for your plumbing needs. They are awesome!!! Susan VanDenBerg"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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