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MD Excavating
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They fixed someone else’s problem and created a safe ground to walk on They went above and beyond to fix the problem from another contractor"
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GRADING

+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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11/15/2019
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went very well! The job didn’t take long & I was very pleased!"
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+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Los Alamos, 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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Dig-it Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dig-it Excavating where we get right down to it. Family owned and operated. We provide prompt, professional, reliable and friendly service. Attention to detail, customer service and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Call to schedule you appointment today!

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Art's Plumbing and Heating, Santa Fe, NM
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything completed as promised. I felt they were conscientious about their work."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EZ Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Duran Sand & Gravel, Inc 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.

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Cacy's Bobcat Grading & Excavation, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Thanks for stopping by! Our workmanship is superior! Our customer service is top notch! We have served the area for years! We are offering specials to have your landscaping materials delivered on discount when using Cacy's! Call today for a fast free friendly estimate!

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Crespin's Site Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

No job to Big or to Small \nGive Crespin's Site Services a call\nVolvo escavator with a blade and thumb, also a John Deere loader with bucket, grapplers & box blade available for your next project

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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