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Perennial Builders
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Perennial Builders 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 time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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True Blue Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Back Country Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Septic system
Septic system

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KDM
4.7(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

KDM Mechanical 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.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Precision Home Builders
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flawless Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Professionalism, experience and artistry designs delivered. Flawless construction would love to make your home vision a memorable reality that you and your family can cherish. Flawless construction takes high pride in quality because they know how important the appearance of your home is to you. Our team conducts themselves professionally, respectfully and carefully when working at your home.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Don Reboul Construction Company
3.7(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

We have been building and remodeling homes since 1999. We specialize in ground up turnkey builds and also help with the design of your home or remodel. We also build multi-family dwellings and a variety of light commercial builds. We have a very loyal following of sub-contractors that are very professional. We are very knowledgeable in all aspects of construction, which allows us to make sure your project stays in your allowed budget.\n\nDon Reboul Construction has been building homes throughout Colorado and we also own a Residential build company in Louisiana. \nBuilding in the south has helped us to be familiar with farmhouse and barndaminium builds. We have recently built and remodeled some mountain homes that have a mountain-farmhouse feel. With our experience in light commercial work we are also capable of modern mountain builds.\n\nOur passion is not only to build the house of your dreams, but to build a relationship with our clients.

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
The Roof Medic
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

The Roof Medic is the Monte Vista, Colorado and surrounding areas premier choice for any of your roofing needs. We offer a wide array of services including repairs, full replacements and installations. With many years of industry experience, we know that our promptness, quality, and overall customer experience are unparalleled. If you've been thinking about hiring a roofing pro, search no longer, give us a call today.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Temple's Creative Creations, LLC
2.8(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving South Fork, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Temple's Creative Creations, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in custom carpentry, masonry, remolding, additions, flooring, fencing, and decks, pergolas, patios, garages/sheds, play houses, and outdoor kitchens, outdoor bbqs, fire pits/fireplaces, and a variety of related projects. We also provide handyman services, small electrical/HVAC, plumbing/gas, installation of appliances, tree trimming, snow removal, landscaping and a variety of related projects We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. I charge a fee for estimates and mislead leads. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Start of fence
Fence with privacy net
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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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 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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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