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Avatar for MD Excavating
MD Excavating
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel performed the work and did a great job. He was extremely helpful in answering any questions and was a pleasure to have on site. I would defiantly use MD excavation in the future and would definitely use and refer Miguel to other clients. Thank you, Miguel!!"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Customers say: True professional

"I had a pre-designed landscaping job and wanted several custom things done. Summersweet followed my directions and asked questions when the design was not understood. They were happy to work with me to accomplish what I wanted. If you want someone to follow your ideas and listen to your requests, this is the company you want."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Milligan Scapes
4.6(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very satisfied with how our yard turned out. I wasn?t expecting such a great job. The guys were very professional and worked so hard. Thanks to Milligan Scapes, we?ve now got the best yard on the block."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Last spring, when the forest service cleared our land, we noticed the side of our mountain had been eroding over the years. So much so that the porch was sinking. After 5 contractors came to check it out, devised a plan, and then deserted the project, A and E Construction saved the day! Mr. Alan Garcia and his team were highly professional and dependable. A and E built a multi-layered railroad tie retaining wall for support that also improved the aesthetics of our home. Mr. Garcia worked with our vision and made it happen. Many thanks to A and E!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cool Breeze Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Cool Breeze listened to what we wanted, helped us design the kitchen for maximum storage and ease of usage. They were prompt, cleaning up as they progressed. They also replaced counter tops in two bathrooms. We were very comfortable with them in our home. I would definitely recommend Cool Breeze to family and friends."
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LCF SOLUTIONS, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 the start to the 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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Overwatering your yard causes expansive clay soils to swell, which destabilizes backfilled trenches. Failing to clear debris from drainage swales before the NM monsoon season leads to severe erosion. Planting large trees near utility lines allows roots to destroy underground pipes. Additionally, driving heavy vehicles over recently completed excavating work causes uneven settling. Finally, allowing flood irrigation water to pool near your Albuquerque foundation accelerates dangerous soil shifting.

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Foundation cracks accompanied by sticking doors indicate severe soil movement that requires excavating to fix drainage issues. Sunken yard spots or persistent pooling water after an Albuquerque monsoon signal collapsed utility lines or grading failures. Slow drains point to crushed sewer pipes needing replacement. Treat any sudden ground depressions or sinkholes on your NM property seriously, as they demand immediate professional assessment and earthmoving to identify the hazard.

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Start by addressing drainage grading to direct heavy monsoon stormwater away from your foundation. You should also prioritize trenching for a drip irrigation system to support drought-friendly landscaping. For older Albuquerque homes, inspect your sewer laterals to see if you need excavating to replace aging clay pipes. Finally, break up shallow caliche layers to ensure proper drainage and allow deep root growth for any new NM desert plants.

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Albuquerque homeowners can hire several types of professionals for excavating. General contractors handle site prep and grading for residential projects. Utility specialists focus on trenching for water and gas lines. You will also find septic system experts for properties outside the city sewer grid. Foundation specialists navigate expansive clay soils, while drainage experts manage stormwater. Finally, some contractors specialize in archaeological preservation for properties near historic NM corridors.

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Hardened caliche layers and expansive clay soils make excavating highly complex in Albuquerque. The dry high desert climate creates extremely compacted dirt that requires heavy equipment. Properties near the Rio Grande face high water tables, while West Mesa homes sit on tough volcanic basalt. Sloped properties demand strict erosion control, and older NM neighborhoods contain dense, unmapped underground utility lines that require careful navigation to prevent dangerous accidents.

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