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Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.7(
54
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Isaac and his assistant provided excellent service in removing one of our Blue Spruce trees. It was a costly project, but we expected that due to the complexity of the removal process. They arrived on the scheduled date and spent almost seven hours in reducing our tree to a stump, which we will need to camouflage. We decided to remove the tree as it had grown so tall and wide it became too close to our home and that of our neighbor. With heavy winds and threat of lightening storms, it was the right decision for us. The cut branches necessitated two trailerloads to haul away, meaning two trips to the disposal site, and they never complained in the 95+degree weather. The cleanup was very thorough, and we are happy to highly recommend this company to others."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Double T Excavation and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was top notch. Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they finished the project early and were willing to reschedule the final walkthrough multiple times to accommodate our schedule. Final project turned out great!"
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park
Monument RV Park

+83

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landeros Farm and Land Maintenance
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alberto and Aspen made this experience quick and pleasant. The job was done same day and they even worked within our budget. I will definitely be using their services again and would highly recommend!"
Landeros Farm and Land
Response time6 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Western Drywall & Stucco, LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cheerful attitude is important. They are wonderful to have around,they are friendly and good spirits. Easy to get along with. They have exceptionally good attitude."
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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