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Carreon Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Placitas, 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
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Casa De Avila Builders, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gil Avila was very detail orientated and gave me options all we had to do was pick the right one. No pressure, no worries and no headaches awesome. Thank you! So much! CASA DE AVILA BUILDERS! I absolutely LOVE my Stamped driveway. Will highly recommend to friends and family."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Milligan Scapes
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"On time completion, hard job during winter months. But they got it done. Cleanup and fine details were done after project was nearly finished. The owner always checked on the Foreman for any issues. My Moms house next!!!"
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Desert Sky Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Placitas, 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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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Placitas, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gomez Excavating & Construction, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family owned business and specialize in pad site preparation for new construction projects, earthwork and heavy equipment construction.demolition experience, ranch road development, culvert installation, rock breaking for new construction homesites and new home building experience, Trucking also available.!

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Placitas, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
K & G Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Placitas, 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

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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