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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Vail - Updated Nov 2026

Western Drywall & Stucco, LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yuni has a great attitude and is very helpful. He helped us with more than painting. He helped us demo a tub and countertops. He also helped us lay some slate tile. He was on time, his crews worked hard, and he followed through on everything he promised. We recommend Yuni!"
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Avon Land Works
3.8(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Noel and his team are great. He worked with us to design and build a wonderful outdoor living hard scape. It was a very complex project with many moving pieces. The end result is absolutely gorgeous. We couldnâ t be happier"
Stone Walkways & Patios
Stone Walkways & Patios
Stone Walkways & Patios
Landscape Installment
Walkway Design

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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