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Avatar for POWER LANDSCAPE LLC
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.

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Chris Padilla Handyman Home Service
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I thought he was very responsible. He showed up on time AND LISTENED TO WHAT I WANTED."
Galley Kitchen
Dining Room
Kitchen View
Front Entrance
Front Entrance View

+146

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LB Concrete LLC
4.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed my patio fixed because it had some bad cracking in some areas and Lawrence came and fixed it made it look practically brand new ."
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Lew's Plumbing
0.5(
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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

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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