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Drake Austin Contractor

PO Box 3667
4.94(
8
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•Approved Pro

Drake Austin Contractor

PO Box 3667
4.94(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Drake Austin Contractor, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Drake called and came by immediately and we were able to make plans for later this summer. Easy to work with ~~ we?ll know more about the value and quality then, but for now we?re pleased with the start of our project."

Harry A on June 2022

At Drake Austin Contractor, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Drake called and came by immediately and we were able to make plans for later this summer. Easy to work with ~~ we?ll know more about the value and quality then, but for now we?re pleased with the start of our project."

Harry A on June 2022

Gunnison Valley Consulting

23501 CO-135
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Gunnison Valley Consulting

23501 CO-135
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

With 20 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from excavation and site prep to driveway install and landscaping. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Gunnison Valley Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Jeanie B on December 2019

With 20 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from excavation and site prep to driveway install and landscaping. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Gunnison Valley Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Jeanie B on December 2019

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Prosser Dirtworks

13858 County Road WW13
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Prosser Dirtworks

13858 County Road WW13
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us, to provide a high quality service, at a fair, and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation, and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today, to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"They were faster and less expensive than they had estimated."

David B on July 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us, to provide a high quality service, at a fair, and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation, and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today, to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"They were faster and less expensive than they had estimated."

David B on July 2025

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S&S Construction

38970 CO-133
5.00(
5
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S&S Construction

38970 CO-133
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether you are building something new or giving something old a facelift, we can help. S&S offers a full range of products from plumbing fixtures, shower pans, flooring, countertop and wall products. Our products (and labor) come with lifetime warranties. We take our time to make sure we understand your vision for the project, listening, and also providing ideas and suggestions. We provide written estimates, and will bring all product and color samples to you, in your home or office, so you can take your time to make the perfect choice. We will get the job done right the first time!

"It went very well, I'm happy with it, He went above and beyond my expectation so I'm very pleased."

Jon N on January 2024

Whether you are building something new or giving something old a facelift, we can help. S&S offers a full range of products from plumbing fixtures, shower pans, flooring, countertop and wall products. Our products (and labor) come with lifetime warranties. We take our time to make sure we understand your vision for the project, listening, and also providing ideas and suggestions. We provide written estimates, and will bring all product and color samples to you, in your home or office, so you can take your time to make the perfect choice. We will get the job done right the first time!

"It went very well, I'm happy with it, He went above and beyond my expectation so I'm very pleased."

Jon N on January 2024

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Cleveland Construction and Concrete

732 Palmer Ave
3.00(
2
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Cleveland Construction and Concrete

732 Palmer Ave
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Super punctual

Concrete- Stamped & Decorative, Concrete-Driveways, Basement Waterproofing

"I was quoted a price for 2 services: a light resurface of my concrete deck for $4100 and a stain and sealer on top of it for $2800. When the job was finished, it looked fine and paid in full for the project. A few days later it began raining and rained on and off for 4-5 days. When the deck finally dried up, it looked much worse than it had before the work was done. Duane agreed than the surface did not come out the way he expected and that it needed to be redone. Since it became too late in the season for Duane to redo the stain and sealer, I asked him to refund the $2800 I had paid for the portion of the work. He refused, saying he would come redo it in the spring. I asked him why he thought I should 1. let him use $2800 of my money over the winter and 2. trust him to return to complete the job satisfactorily. He got mad and now I'm going to take him to small claims court to get a refund for the unacceptable work he did."

Mary B on November 2018

Concrete- Stamped & Decorative, Concrete-Driveways, Basement Waterproofing

"I was quoted a price for 2 services: a light resurface of my concrete deck for $4100 and a stain and sealer on top of it for $2800. When the job was finished, it looked fine and paid in full for the project. A few days later it began raining and rained on and off for 4-5 days. When the deck finally dried up, it looked much worse than it had before the work was done. Duane agreed than the surface did not come out the way he expected and that it needed to be redone. Since it became too late in the season for Duane to redo the stain and sealer, I asked him to refund the $2800 I had paid for the portion of the work. He refused, saying he would come redo it in the spring. I asked him why he thought I should 1. let him use $2800 of my money over the winter and 2. trust him to return to complete the job satisfactorily. He got mad and now I'm going to take him to small claims court to get a refund for the unacceptable work he did."

Mary B on November 2018

White Wolf Construction LLC

Trinidad
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White Wolf Construction LLC

Trinidad
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As one of the leading demolition contractor in the area of Trinidad CO, we offer residential and commercial demolition service, remodeling, additions, all landscaping services, dump truck services. Do not hesitate to contact us! Building Demolition, House Demolition, Remodeling, Landscaping Services, Demolition Company, General Contractor, Remodeling, Residential Demolition, commercial Demolition, Building Demolition Service, Professional Excavating Service

As one of the leading demolition contractor in the area of Trinidad CO, we offer residential and commercial demolition service, remodeling, additions, all landscaping services, dump truck services. Do not hesitate to contact us! Building Demolition, House Demolition, Remodeling, Landscaping Services, Demolition Company, General Contractor, Remodeling, Residential Demolition, commercial Demolition, Building Demolition Service, Professional Excavating Service

Nick's Dirt Works

539 County Road 5
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Nick's Dirt Works

539 County Road 5
No reviews yet

We have been servicing Grand county for over 8 years. We have the equipment to handle any sized project. We are a full service excavating business. Ask about our new Pond Work service. We specialize in: •Full Service Excavating •Foundations •Water and Sewer Lines •Septic Systems •Drive ways •Rocks Walls Call today.

We have been servicing Grand county for over 8 years. We have the equipment to handle any sized project. We are a full service excavating business. Ask about our new Pond Work service. We specialize in: •Full Service Excavating •Foundations •Water and Sewer Lines •Septic Systems •Drive ways •Rocks Walls Call today.

All Valley Resource

Po Box 1414
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All Valley Resource

Po Box 1414
No reviews yet
23 years of experience

2 employee's, email or mailed invoices, preferred customer programs, sub-contracting, project Managment, installations and repairs, cleaning and problem solving, plumbing repairs and trouble shooting.

2 employee's, email or mailed invoices, preferred customer programs, sub-contracting, project Managment, installations and repairs, cleaning and problem solving, plumbing repairs and trouble shooting.

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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. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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