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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

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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