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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Watkins - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for The Handy Squad
The Handy Squad
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watkins, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

The Handy Squad is a team of professionals with different kinds of skills ready to solution many Handyman necessities in home or office; We have experience in many projects of different areas, fixing, repairing, changing or just giving adjustments.\n\nOur experience working in Schools, Homes, Offices, Buildings and more gave us the purpose to offer maintenance services at more places, to help at our community with handyman services.\n\n¡We trust in the good service as a key and that's our plan!

Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+7

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elevated Contracting LLC
4.6(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watkins, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drew and the Elevated team were beyond professional. From the initial on-site meeting, to the bid, to the completion of our beautiful deck. We didnâ t have plans but Drew was able to guide us to choose from materials and design an elegant custom deck for us. Knowledgeable, reliable, and detailed oriented, Elevated Contracting will definitely be our go to for any future home improvement projects! Highly recommend Drew and his team. Thank you again guys!"
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Trex Pro
Trex Pro
Trex Pro
Trex Pro

+127

Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
TJ excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Watkins, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

A local and family owned business, with over 10 years under out belt. We strive to offer our best work the first time, with clean and professional work, every time! We have done mainly residential excavation, with backfill and final grading. Have done retaining walls, leveled driveways, and all dirt or land needs!

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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