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Avatar for MD Excavating
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 Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel performed the work and did a great job. He was extremely helpful in answering any questions and was a pleasure to have on site. I would defiantly use MD excavation in the future and would definitely use and refer Miguel to other clients. Thank you, Miguel!!"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Fe, 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(
21
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I originally hired Casa de Avila to pour a concrete patio. Along with this I mentioned to Gil I wanted to build my patio. He helped with wood and on his own time helped with the removal of the old patio. His attention to detail and timeliness are to be commended in this time. I will use his Company for all my future renovations on my house. I recommend h and his company to anyone looking for residential work."
Patio slab
large pavers
Ashler slate concrete stamp
Ashler stamp
12ft high ceiling tile wall

+11

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for 11/15/2019
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 Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had a plumber come fix my girlfriend plumbing which it needed fixing for a while gave a call to Wright Flow Plumbing came out and fixed it. Yes it was difficult be he never did complain or anything. Well mannered and professional. We talked and joked around while working on the plumbing. And got the job done. I would recommend Wright Flow Plumbing to any one. Thank sir For the hard work you put in to it. We’re enjoying our shower again. So if you need a good plumber give them a call with great rates Thank you again and God Bless"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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 Santa Fe, 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

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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