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Avatar for Gingerich Concrete & Excavation
Gingerich Concrete & Excavation
4.6(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Gingerich Concrete & Excavation is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

Stamped concrete apron
Driveways
Driveways
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Avatar for Back Country Excavation LLC
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 Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The crew installed a wooden fence with a ranch gate and a solar powered electric gate. They worked efficiently and with great care of the property."
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Septic system
Septic system

+8

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Avatar for J&R Construction
J&R Construction
4.7(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired J & R Construction to replace my driveway. They were prompt and reliable and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them."
Concrete Flat work
Broom And Stamped
Garage broom finish
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Western Dirt Work
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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

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4 Corners Forestry
4.9(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience. Did more than contracted for. Nice clean up!"
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%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 Telluride, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"From beginning to end Don was there every step of the way to make sure I understood the process and stayed on track with the agreed upon time frame of the build. I give him a 10 plus rating and would definitely refer anyone looking to build a quality home!!!"
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+29

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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