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POWER LANDSCAPE LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Power Landscaping es una compañía muy Profesional. Al tratar con las personas tienen un trato muy amable y humanitario. En sus trabajos utilizan materiales de primera calidad,así sean plantas florales ,árboles y zácate de la mejor cálidad. La recomiendo ampliamente con 5 Estrellas ?????"
Call now at (720) 404-2009
Response time10 hrs
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Ponce&sons excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I?m Jared Ponce, and I?ve spent the last 10 years in the field putting in real work and building hands-on experience in excavation and utility services. I specialize in heavy equipment operation, grading, landscaping, concrete repair, sewer repair, clean-out installation, and both water line and well installation and repair.\n\nI take pride in doing the job right the first time?no shortcuts, no excuses. Whether it?s a small repair or a full install, I bring the same level of precision, reliability, and work ethic to every project. This isn?t just what I do?it?s what I know.

Lew's Plumbing
0.5(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We Flush the Competition! With a passion for craftsmanship and a wealth of knowledge we do quality work. Give us your honey-do list and we can handle all of it for you. Please ask any question you want, we don't just fix a problem we want a life long relationship. The issue will be fixed and it will look like we were never there. Thank You\n

Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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 rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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