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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AP Excavating installed a drinking post for our horses and replaced a water hydrant. Wonderful father and sons family business - great to work with them and their crew. I was impressed with the quality of work and their commitment to making sure they exceeded our expectations. I will be using them for our next projects: entry gate, trenching work and landscaping driveway island. Thank you AP Excavating!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Silverline Landscape & Excavation, LLC
4.6(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tanner and his crew were professional and thorough. They took care to minimize the impact of having a small loader in my yard, and rehung the gate to the back yard better than it was before. Well done and would recommend."
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Gallegos Constructions, Inc.
Gallegos Constructions, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Jim and his team dig a crawl space hole in our backyard for an ADU for my wife’s parents. I had constructed dozens of homes in years past but the space in my personal back yard was extremely limited. I was completely amazed on how they dug, stored the dirt, and back filled the new foundation with proper compaction! I would definitely recommend and hire Jim and his guys every time!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northern Colorado Excavation
Northern Colorado Excavation
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Recently, I had to have my steep 1/3 mile dirt driveway repaired from water damage. Eric and his crew came out and went over and above in repairing and getting my road back to a drivable condition. They even installed rails in the road to help with drainage in heavy rains and it did the trick! I would definitely recommend Eric and his crew and give the company a 5â­ ï¸ + rating!!"
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Septic installation

+8

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for K2 Excavation
K2 Excavation
3.6(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work completed was exemplary. Arden, Paul, and Justin were all very professional and a delight to work with. I would recommend all 3 of them as being very good and trustworthy people. I would recommend this company without hesitation."
septic system
septic system
septic system
septic system
septic system

+7

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Buxman Excavating, LLC
Buxman Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Waterline Repair
Final Install
Final Backfill
Flatwork Demo
Feedlot Demo

+2

Response time6 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMT Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pierce, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about how pleased we are with the work that was done. Devon was so very pleasant to work with, and our new shower is beautiful. He went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule. The workmanship is amazing. I highly recommend him, and I will not hesitate to hire him again."
fence
Turf
Custom Tree High Top Table
High Top Table
Remodel bathroom

+11

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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