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All American Drain Cleaning

4.46(
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All American Drain Cleaning

4.46(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
34 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Looking for reliable drain cleaning and sewer repair services in Denver? Look no further! All American Drain Cleaning is here to help. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing top-notch service to homeowners in the Denver Metro area. Contact us today for all your drain cleaning needs.

"This company has been our "go to" business for all of our plumbing issues for years, and just yesterday (July 16) they replaced 10 feet of our sewer line. The crew was extremely gracious, worked well as a team, and took extra care to not damage our backyard. And when the job was done, they took more time to restore our landscaping so that you can't even tell a backhoe was in our backyard! My wife and I highly recommend this company!"

Tim B on July 2025

Looking for reliable drain cleaning and sewer repair services in Denver? Look no further! All American Drain Cleaning is here to help. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing top-notch service to homeowners in the Denver Metro area. Contact us today for all your drain cleaning needs.

"This company has been our "go to" business for all of our plumbing issues for years, and just yesterday (July 16) they replaced 10 feet of our sewer line. The crew was extremely gracious, worked well as a team, and took extra care to not damage our backyard. And when the job was done, they took more time to restore our landscaping so that you can't even tell a backhoe was in our backyard! My wife and I highly recommend this company!"

Tim B on July 2025


Minch Enterprises

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Minch Enterprises

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Minch Enterprises, LLC, 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!

At Minch Enterprises, LLC, 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!


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KAVOD Excavation LLC

5.00(
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KAVOD Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"Working with Kavod really made our construction process simple. The communication during and after business hours is fantastic. Their use of company cam kept us up to date on what was going on throughout each work day. Kavod worked extremely efficiently, and their attention to detail was excellent. I cannot say enough good things. If you are looking to start your next construction project i would recommend Kavod 10X over again."

Fabian S on August 2024

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"Working with Kavod really made our construction process simple. The communication during and after business hours is fantastic. Their use of company cam kept us up to date on what was going on throughout each work day. Kavod worked extremely efficiently, and their attention to detail was excellent. I cannot say enough good things. If you are looking to start your next construction project i would recommend Kavod 10X over again."

Fabian S on August 2024


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MACKLAND, LLC

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MACKLAND, LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MACKLAND LLC is your go to team of professionals for demolition, excavation and landscape restoration projects. When performance counts call MACKLAND LLC! Here is a list of some of our services. We specialize in pool removals. Demolition Services: Swimming Pools, Houses, Garages, Concrete Removal Utilities Trenching: Water Lines, Sewer Lines and Gas Lines Site Preparation: Grading, Drainage, and Culverts Excavation: Basements, Foundations, Footers, Helical Piers, Swimming Pools, Ponds, Retaining Walls, Fill Dirt and Back Fill MACKLAND LLC is a leading expert in swimming pool removals and swimming pool conversions.

"Tyler did a great job in smoothing out the washboads on my dirt driveway and filling the erosion ruts at a reasonable price. I'd hire him again"

Glenn B on July 2025

MACKLAND LLC is your go to team of professionals for demolition, excavation and landscape restoration projects. When performance counts call MACKLAND LLC! Here is a list of some of our services. We specialize in pool removals. Demolition Services: Swimming Pools, Houses, Garages, Concrete Removal Utilities Trenching: Water Lines, Sewer Lines and Gas Lines Site Preparation: Grading, Drainage, and Culverts Excavation: Basements, Foundations, Footers, Helical Piers, Swimming Pools, Ponds, Retaining Walls, Fill Dirt and Back Fill MACKLAND LLC is a leading expert in swimming pool removals and swimming pool conversions.

"Tyler did a great job in smoothing out the washboads on my dirt driveway and filling the erosion ruts at a reasonable price. I'd hire him again"

Glenn B on July 2025


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Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC

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Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Francisco Garcia did an excellent job finishing our basement. The work quality is excellent. The communication and flexibility throughout the project was excellent. The project finished on time within budget with zero surprises. Any concerns that arose were addressed expeditiously and professionally. I highly recommend Colorado Paradise Builders for your next project. The building inspections were coordinated by Colorado Paradise Builders and passed easily. We learned while talking to the inspectors that we had a gift by using Francisco as a general contractor. They mentioned other people in the business may not provide the level of customer service and professionalism which Colorado Paradise Builders demonstrated on our basement finishing project. I could not be more enthusiastic with a recommendation."

Jeff B on February 2023

Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Francisco Garcia did an excellent job finishing our basement. The work quality is excellent. The communication and flexibility throughout the project was excellent. The project finished on time within budget with zero surprises. Any concerns that arose were addressed expeditiously and professionally. I highly recommend Colorado Paradise Builders for your next project. The building inspections were coordinated by Colorado Paradise Builders and passed easily. We learned while talking to the inspectors that we had a gift by using Francisco as a general contractor. They mentioned other people in the business may not provide the level of customer service and professionalism which Colorado Paradise Builders demonstrated on our basement finishing project. I could not be more enthusiastic with a recommendation."

Jeff B on February 2023


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Behold Heating & Cooling Services

4.94(
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Behold Heating & Cooling Services

4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
312 local quotes requested

Behold the Difference! Every day we are invited into our customer’s homes. Into their safe place and sanctuary. Quite often this is in the midst of a concern or issue that needs to be fixed! With an extensive background that spans well beyond just the trades, we love to be different. In addition to decades of industry experience, we bring some secret sauce - we love to take all the time needed to help, to make sure you are comfortable, and to provide amazing solutions. Come BEHOLD the difference! "Unfortunately we do not service or intall swamp or evaporative coolers".

"My water heater had gone out and called and called around trying to get quotes and big company’s were trying to schedule in person quotes which I know is a strong arm to get the work done then and there because they are already at your house ect. But with Behold I had a personal direct text from them asking about my situation and all I had to do was give some info send in pictures and voilà! They gave me their quote(2300$) which also beat all the company’s(3k$+) I had heard from! They had a tech out to me ASAP. It almost could’ve been same day but I was in no rush. Hunter came in and did it all him self of removal of old and installing new in just two hours! They are great to work worth and will definitely recommend and go to again."

London A on November 2025

Behold the Difference! Every day we are invited into our customer’s homes. Into their safe place and sanctuary. Quite often this is in the midst of a concern or issue that needs to be fixed! With an extensive background that spans well beyond just the trades, we love to be different. In addition to decades of industry experience, we bring some secret sauce - we love to take all the time needed to help, to make sure you are comfortable, and to provide amazing solutions. Come BEHOLD the difference! "Unfortunately we do not service or intall swamp or evaporative coolers".

"My water heater had gone out and called and called around trying to get quotes and big company’s were trying to schedule in person quotes which I know is a strong arm to get the work done then and there because they are already at your house ect. But with Behold I had a personal direct text from them asking about my situation and all I had to do was give some info send in pictures and voilà! They gave me their quote(2300$) which also beat all the company’s(3k$+) I had heard from! They had a tech out to me ASAP. It almost could’ve been same day but I was in no rush. Hunter came in and did it all him self of removal of old and installing new in just two hours! They are great to work worth and will definitely recommend and go to again."

London A on November 2025


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Marco Construction, LLC

4.65(
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Marco Construction, LLC

4.65(
241
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
225 local quotes requested

Marco Construction, LLC, has been serving Denver County, Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert County, and the surrounding areas for the last decade. We do top quality work and have the referrals to back it up. Marco Construction covers all aspects of home improvement and general home construction. We encourage you to call today to set your appointment so we can discuss your project and come up with a solution for you that fits your needs.

"Responsive. Transparent pricing. Skilled carpenters."

Eric L on November 2025

Marco Construction, LLC, has been serving Denver County, Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert County, and the surrounding areas for the last decade. We do top quality work and have the referrals to back it up. Marco Construction covers all aspects of home improvement and general home construction. We encourage you to call today to set your appointment so we can discuss your project and come up with a solution for you that fits your needs.

"Responsive. Transparent pricing. Skilled carpenters."

Eric L on November 2025


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M.H. CONCRETE INC.

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M.H. CONCRETE INC.

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28 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

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

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


Vintage Stoneworks, LLC

4.77(
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Vintage Stoneworks, LLC

4.77(
83
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Established in 1991 Vintage Stoneworks, LLC, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Please contact us for any of your stone or masonry needs.

"I hired Bill after temporarily signing up with the wrong company that dug out my entire side wall, leaving me exposed, and plans that would have damaged my house and cost me a fortune. I was having a very difficult time knowing who to trust at that time. I initially hired Bill because of his extensive years as a mason and thought he would know best how to deal with a brick house with a leaky basement. In a short time I was able to put my full trust in him and “let go.” He acted quickly to save my south/exposed wall and put things back together in a way that only a true mason would know how to do correctly, and fixed the grading on the west wall that was trapped under three patios. He also installed window wells, two gorgeous glass block windows, and a drain near my back door. Knowing that he had my back and truly cared about fixing my home was worth more than I can express, and he was very reasonably priced. I will definitely hire him again. Thank you, Bill🌸"

Wendy H on September 2025

Established in 1991 Vintage Stoneworks, LLC, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Please contact us for any of your stone or masonry needs.

"I hired Bill after temporarily signing up with the wrong company that dug out my entire side wall, leaving me exposed, and plans that would have damaged my house and cost me a fortune. I was having a very difficult time knowing who to trust at that time. I initially hired Bill because of his extensive years as a mason and thought he would know best how to deal with a brick house with a leaky basement. In a short time I was able to put my full trust in him and “let go.” He acted quickly to save my south/exposed wall and put things back together in a way that only a true mason would know how to do correctly, and fixed the grading on the west wall that was trapped under three patios. He also installed window wells, two gorgeous glass block windows, and a drain near my back door. Knowing that he had my back and truly cared about fixing my home was worth more than I can express, and he was very reasonably priced. I will definitely hire him again. Thank you, Bill🌸"

Wendy H on September 2025


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Afford-A-Rooter

4.70(
119
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Afford-A-Rooter

4.70(
119
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
93 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Locally owned plumbing company offering quality plumbing and drain cleaning at an affordable price. Second generation plumber serving families and businesses in the Denver metro area. Master Plumber's License, Colorado State Plumbing Contractors License, fully insured. Member BBB with "A" Rating. Available 24/7.

"Jason Dodge did a great job. Not only did he snake the drain in no time at all but he noticed the hot and cold water were reversed on my sink faucet and in 3 minutes he corrected it no charge! He couldn't have been nicer. I was only charged $100. for the whole thing. they have definitely become my go-to plumber!"

Carol B on November 2020

Locally owned plumbing company offering quality plumbing and drain cleaning at an affordable price. Second generation plumber serving families and businesses in the Denver metro area. Master Plumber's License, Colorado State Plumbing Contractors License, fully insured. Member BBB with "A" Rating. Available 24/7.

"Jason Dodge did a great job. Not only did he snake the drain in no time at all but he noticed the hot and cold water were reversed on my sink faucet and in 3 minutes he corrected it no charge! He couldn't have been nicer. I was only charged $100. for the whole thing. they have definitely become my go-to plumber!"

Carol B on November 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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