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Precision Builders
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Serving Ranchos De Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a little reluctant to share this rare gem because he might get taken away from me. Jesse came to my rescue when our neighborhood got between 4-5 ft of snow preventing any of us to leave our homes, some neighbors for over a week. I worked with Jesse for 4 days organizing 34 neighbors driveways to be plowed quickly and efficiently by grouping the neighbors addresses together and sending Jesse out everyday with a plowing itinerary. I can't tell you how grateful the neighbors were to Jesse. Some of their comments to me were, "Jesse is a bomb!" "Jesse just worked his magic and I am free to leave my house!" "Jesse is great!" "Jesse is a hard worker!". The list of praise goes on and on. 34 great reviews from neighbors in just this one review. You can't go wrong by hiring Jesse. He is a perfectionist!"
Custom stall doors
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Full barn and turnouts
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New to Angi

Serving Ranchos De Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Crystal Custom Builders & Excavating Corp
New to Angi

Serving Ranchos De Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982


Crystal Custom Builders & Excavation will strive to earn your trust through value pricing, high quality workmanship and by providing you honest guidance to make your project more affordable, without compromising the quality of the final product.\n\nWe're here to serve you with knowledge and quality you deserve. We offer worry free service. Locally owned and operated for over 24 years. Call today!

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Handyman at Home, Inc.
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Serving Ranchos De Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

At Handyman@Home we are a locally owned Taos company that puts our names and reputations behind every bit of work we do. We are here for the long run and we are here for you. We created this company because of the real need in the Taos community and surrounding areas for professional, timely, dependable, and guaranteed home services. \n\nWhen you call to request Handyman services from Handyman@Home, we make a scheduled appointment (and promise to show up on time), remind you the night before, and personally check up after the work has been completed to make sure you are fully satisfied. \n\nFrom the smallest job imaginable to the more complex...be it carpentry, electrical, tile/plaster/painting, plumbing, landscaping - you name it - we have the expert staff to meet your needs!\n\nWe also accept all major Credit Cards to protect your right to quality and to provide "mini-financing" for those jobs that really need to be done, but may be slightly out of reach at the moment.

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Milligan Bros Services
New to Angi

Serving Ranchos De Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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 start to 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. Call us today!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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