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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

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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