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Avatar for SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Customers say: True professional

"We recently moved to NM and the yard at our home was neglected for a few years. The backyard needed to be cleaned up (including removing a few bushes and an old clothesline), a new irrigation system installed, and beds prepared for a variety of plants I want to install. Eric and his crew from Summersweet were excellent! I interviewed several landscapers and only Eric listened to what I wanted, offered his expert advice (his knowledge was gained thru both formal education and practical experience), and delivered what we agreed to have done! The Summersweet crew was hardworking and professional - it helped that I speak some Spanish. Carmela pleasantly and professionally handles all the behind the scenes logistics. Everything was done professionally and on time."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Casa De Avila Builders, LLC
4.6(
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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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large pavers
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+11

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Milligan Scapes
Milligan Scapes
4.6(
15
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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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Desert Sky Construction, LLC
Desert Sky Construction, LLC
4.9(
8
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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 time10 hrs
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC
A&E CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
6
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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 rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LCF SOLUTIONS, LLC
LCF SOLUTIONS, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Sunzia Converter Station
Sunzia Converter Station
Sunzia Converter Station
Facebook Data Center
Facebook Data Center

+13

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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11/15/2019
4.8(
17
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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