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Carreon Construction, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did a great job building a concrete patio pad and steel cover. Would and will hore them to do future work for me. Also at a descent price too."
Response time3 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Desert Sky Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin, Johnathan, and Miguel are extremely kind, reliable, and professional, and the leaf clean up they did in my yard was impeccable. They were on time, diligent, and detail oriented. My new go-to local company for landscaping and cleanup."
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Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor 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 rate93%
4 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

"Excellent, Cool Breeze showed up when they said they would, completed the project in several hours, as they said it would take. They cleaned up the worksite And presented me with the finished product. They instructed the use of the charger, asked if I had any questions and Thanked me for the business Very satisfied, I would highly recommend Cool Breeze for any work associated with A home or business"
Electrical Project
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wright flow plumbing
4.8(
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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

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Wright Flow saved me thousands of dollars when multiple local big time companies wanted to over charge me and wanted me to replace thee entire unit with a long time frame for fix. Wright Flow came in, analyzed and fixed the issue less than a couple of hours compared to days/weeks on top of a low cost compared to other companies. Wright Flow knows the job at hand and does so with integrity. I would recommend Wright Flow if need be for others seeking the best customer service and reliability out there."
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K & G Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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