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Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
3.8(
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Serving Salida, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Customers say: Quality work

"This is an awesome company. They do an amazing job on many outdoor projects. Their experience and hard work made my lawn look amazing. Not only did they do it fast but they also did a good detailed job. This is a company I will continue to use for any of my further outdoor projects. Highly recommend!"
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC
Integrity Exterior Services, LLC

+6

Response time1 day
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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TSM Construction, LLC
4.8(
4
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Serving Salida, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"TSM Construction did excavation work for me. They were very easy to work with. They are flexible to consumers needs and specifications. They are skilled and work hard to solve any problems related to the project."
Concrete Diversion
Concrete Diversion
Trenching
Bedding Pipe
Traffic Control

+13

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mountain Side Custom Contracting
1.0(
1
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Serving Salida, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mountain Side Custom Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time7 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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 method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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