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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Placitas, NM is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Carreon Construction, LLC

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Carreon Construction, LLC

4.86(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

At Carreon Construction, LLC, we focus on quality concrete services over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Great work!"

Lynn H on September 2025

At Carreon Construction, LLC, we focus on quality concrete services over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Great work!"

Lynn H on September 2025

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MD Excavating

5.00(
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MD Excavating

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025

Casa De Avila Builders, LLC

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Casa De Avila Builders, LLC

4.65(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Gil and his crew are awesome, our original cement stucco was cracking and in need of repair. Repairs were completed and Dryvit synthetic stucco was applied. They arrived on time every day, cleaned up the site and were very respectful and polite. Gil goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend Casa de Avila for any future projects. My house looks beautiful!! Thanks Gil!"

Carol H on April 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Gil and his crew are awesome, our original cement stucco was cracking and in need of repair. Repairs were completed and Dryvit synthetic stucco was applied. They arrived on time every day, cleaned up the site and were very respectful and polite. Gil goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend Casa de Avila for any future projects. My house looks beautiful!! Thanks Gil!"

Carol H on April 2023

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A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC

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A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Alan was easy to communicate with, was very honest and up front with his pricing. Very affordable. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. Left the job site clean. They were very professional in both appearance and performance. I would highly recommend using them. I will absolutely do business with them in the future."

Amon R on August 2024

A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Alan was easy to communicate with, was very honest and up front with his pricing. Very affordable. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. Left the job site clean. They were very professional in both appearance and performance. I would highly recommend using them. I will absolutely do business with them in the future."

Amon R on August 2024

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TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical

4.71(
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TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical

4.71(
943
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether you’ve heard about our fantastic service from a friend or noticed our trucks around Albuquerque, we’re happy you’re here to explore what TLC Plumbing can do for you. A company built on core values of honesty, hard work, respect, compassion, and consistency, TLC Plumbing is dedicated to consistent excellence when it comes to servicing your home or business needs. Locally owned & operated. Additional contact - Tracy Johnson. Additional DBAs - TLC Plumbing & Heating Cooling, TLC Plumbing & Utility. With Service in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our Santa Fe office is located at: 2532 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Phone number - (505) 471-6400.

"I have a mini split hvac system that suddenly stopped cooling my air. TLC came out, put a fluorescent material in the system to detect any leak in my stem. When the tech returned to see results, he looked in 2 of the 4 cassettes, advised me both were leaking, and any replacement was not compatible the existing condenser unit outside. This procedure costs me just short of $1000. The cost to replace the entire system would be about $22,000. I called another hvac company that replaced the 2 cassettes that TLC said were leaking (no compatible issues) and the system worked fine until again no cool air! The 2nd company returned and tested (previously untested units) the final 2 units and discovered a leak in one. At my request, they replaced the last 2units. My final cost was about $14,000. TLC should have reimbursed the cost of their misdiagnosis $1000. They not only misdiagnosed the issue, but lied about the compatibility of the new cassettes"

KARETA J on September 2023

Whether you’ve heard about our fantastic service from a friend or noticed our trucks around Albuquerque, we’re happy you’re here to explore what TLC Plumbing can do for you. A company built on core values of honesty, hard work, respect, compassion, and consistency, TLC Plumbing is dedicated to consistent excellence when it comes to servicing your home or business needs. Locally owned & operated. Additional contact - Tracy Johnson. Additional DBAs - TLC Plumbing & Heating Cooling, TLC Plumbing & Utility. With Service in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our Santa Fe office is located at: 2532 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Phone number - (505) 471-6400.

"I have a mini split hvac system that suddenly stopped cooling my air. TLC came out, put a fluorescent material in the system to detect any leak in my stem. When the tech returned to see results, he looked in 2 of the 4 cassettes, advised me both were leaking, and any replacement was not compatible the existing condenser unit outside. This procedure costs me just short of $1000. The cost to replace the entire system would be about $22,000. I called another hvac company that replaced the 2 cassettes that TLC said were leaking (no compatible issues) and the system worked fine until again no cool air! The 2nd company returned and tested (previously untested units) the final 2 units and discovered a leak in one. At my request, they replaced the last 2units. My final cost was about $14,000. TLC should have reimbursed the cost of their misdiagnosis $1000. They not only misdiagnosed the issue, but lied about the compatibility of the new cassettes"

KARETA J on September 2023

Cacy's Bobcat, Grading & Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Cacy's Bobcat, Grading & Excavation LLC

5.00(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

All earth work via Bobcat,and backhoe. Specializing in recycled asphalt road or driveways, using a proprietary process to ensure a longer lasting and much more appealing product.

All earth work via Bobcat,and backhoe. Specializing in recycled asphalt road or driveways, using a proprietary process to ensure a longer lasting and much more appealing product.

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Whelchel Landscaping & Construction

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Whelchel Landscaping & Construction

4.78(
147
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service landscaping co. All work is done " In House " meaning we don't sub contract any of our work at this time. We are a small company of landscaping experts, each person specializing in their specific field. Award winning.

"They worked quickly and accurately and created a beautiful backyard space for my family."

Amanda R on December 2024

We are a full service landscaping co. All work is done " In House " meaning we don't sub contract any of our work at this time. We are a small company of landscaping experts, each person specializing in their specific field. Award winning.

"They worked quickly and accurately and created a beautiful backyard space for my family."

Amanda R on December 2024

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Direct Access Automated Gates

5.00(
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Direct Access Automated Gates

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have been in the gate operator and fencing industry for over 30 years.

"Dana and his wife did an excellent installation of two gate motors, a solar collector with battery, and open/close controls for our existing metal gate. He found that the gate needed to be modified, and he was able to do the modification on the spot. He spot painted the welds to prevent rust, and I got the gates powder coated later. His estimate was good, and the price was very fair. The finished installation is excellent. Almost a year later, one of my gate hinges failed. Dana was able to come out and fix the broken gate within a couple days after I called, and he charged a very reasonable price for the repair. I will definitely call him again for future work. We are very pleased with the work."

Thomas S on March 2020

I have been in the gate operator and fencing industry for over 30 years.

"Dana and his wife did an excellent installation of two gate motors, a solar collector with battery, and open/close controls for our existing metal gate. He found that the gate needed to be modified, and he was able to do the modification on the spot. He spot painted the welds to prevent rust, and I got the gates powder coated later. His estimate was good, and the price was very fair. The finished installation is excellent. Almost a year later, one of my gate hinges failed. Dana was able to come out and fix the broken gate within a couple days after I called, and he charged a very reasonable price for the repair. I will definitely call him again for future work. We are very pleased with the work."

Thomas S on March 2020

Rio Grande Septic Systems

4.67(
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Rio Grande Septic Systems

4.67(
24
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rio Grande Septic Systems specializing in repair and replacement of septic systems and water reuse systems. We are located in Rio Rancho and service the entire Albuquerque metro area. We install conventional septic systems, lift stations with pumps and alarms, Advanced Treatment Units, septic tanks, drain fields and bed systems. If your soil has too much clay or your yard is solid rock no problem is too great. We can do a soil replacement or break up the rock and remove it so fresh dirt can then give you a functioning system. Please call us for a free estimate. If you would like to reuse your water please give us a call. We have systems that you can water subsurface from your septic system.

"Excellent. Our toilets, shower, tubs began to back up on a Friday evening. We called Rio Grande Septic and Shawn came out as soon as he could and was very kind and helpful and took care of the problem right away. We felt the charge for this emergency service was very reasonable considering it was after hours and dark at the time."

Sheli S on January 2021

Rio Grande Septic Systems specializing in repair and replacement of septic systems and water reuse systems. We are located in Rio Rancho and service the entire Albuquerque metro area. We install conventional septic systems, lift stations with pumps and alarms, Advanced Treatment Units, septic tanks, drain fields and bed systems. If your soil has too much clay or your yard is solid rock no problem is too great. We can do a soil replacement or break up the rock and remove it so fresh dirt can then give you a functioning system. Please call us for a free estimate. If you would like to reuse your water please give us a call. We have systems that you can water subsurface from your septic system.

"Excellent. Our toilets, shower, tubs began to back up on a Friday evening. We called Rio Grande Septic and Shawn came out as soon as he could and was very kind and helpful and took care of the problem right away. We felt the charge for this emergency service was very reasonable considering it was after hours and dark at the time."

Sheli S on January 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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