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True Blue Construction LLC

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True Blue Construction LLC

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11 years of experience

True Blue Construction Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him. "

Luis C on September 2025

True Blue Construction Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him. "

Luis C on September 2025

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DEKON Environmental Services

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DEKON Environmental Services

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We specialize in asbestos and mold removal and testing. We have multiple Certified Professionals to handle your needs. We are an experienced environmental contractor with 15 years' experience in the Four Corners Area handling mold and asbestos issues. Our customer service is always hard to beat.

"The technician was just a pleasure to work with! He explained everything he was doing and why. This went a long in alleviating our concerns with the mold problem. I would definitely recommend this company to others with similar issues."

Sal C on December 2024

We specialize in asbestos and mold removal and testing. We have multiple Certified Professionals to handle your needs. We are an experienced environmental contractor with 15 years' experience in the Four Corners Area handling mold and asbestos issues. Our customer service is always hard to beat.

"The technician was just a pleasure to work with! He explained everything he was doing and why. This went a long in alleviating our concerns with the mold problem. I would definitely recommend this company to others with similar issues."

Sal C on December 2024

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Modern Rock Contractors

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Modern Rock Contractors

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13 years of experience

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.

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Torrez Oil&Gas

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Torrez Oil&Gas

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3 years of experience

Specializing in Pipe fencing custom entry, and Gate Fabrication, Structural welding, Pipe welding, Custom Fabrication, Automotive Fabrication welding. Also providing utility lines such as Electrical, Water and Nat Gas/LP. Also, Gravel and dump trailer service, Gravel Driveway repair and Installation. Installation of all types of hot water heaters.

Specializing in Pipe fencing custom entry, and Gate Fabrication, Structural welding, Pipe welding, Custom Fabrication, Automotive Fabrication welding. Also providing utility lines such as Electrical, Water and Nat Gas/LP. Also, Gravel and dump trailer service, Gravel Driveway repair and Installation. Installation of all types of hot water heaters.

Lazy K Llc

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Lazy K Llc

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Lazy-K we are a dirt work company that specializes in custom landscaping,rock work, foundations,septic systems, cisterns, custom driveways, underground utilities, driveway rehabilitation, new construction, site prepping, demolition and clearing and much more

Lazy-K we are a dirt work company that specializes in custom landscaping,rock work, foundations,septic systems, cisterns, custom driveways, underground utilities, driveway rehabilitation, new construction, site prepping, demolition and clearing and much more

Donald Adams Excavations

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Donald Adams Excavations

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We specialize in new septic installs and excavation plz call our office today to schedule your free estimate (970)-529-3829

"It was great. They did a fabulous job. They were there early. They did a thorough job. They made sure it was cleared for our clients safety. I highly recommend them. They were careful."

Dena A on February 2021

We specialize in new septic installs and excavation plz call our office today to schedule your free estimate (970)-529-3829

"It was great. They did a fabulous job. They were there early. They did a thorough job. They made sure it was cleared for our clients safety. I highly recommend them. They were careful."

Dena A on February 2021

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BC construction.

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We are an excavation and utility installation company, we handle new home owner projects to large scale development and commercial projects.

We are an excavation and utility installation company, we handle new home owner projects to large scale development and commercial projects.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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