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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AP Excavating installed a drinking post for our horses and replaced a water hydrant. Wonderful father and sons family business - great to work with them and their crew. I was impressed with the quality of work and their commitment to making sure they exceeded our expectations. I will be using them for our next projects: entry gate, trenching work and landscaping driveway island. Thank you AP Excavating!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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KAVOD Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake and John provided demolition services for a minor subdivision in Englewood. They did an outstanding job. The job was completed on time and on budget without any surprises. I am getting ready to build a minor subdivision on the lot where they completed the demolition work. I am happy to say that they will be doing the excavation, foundations, flat work and landscaping for this project. I highly recommend them because they do a great job, have high standards and are great communicators. Thank you Jake and John! www.Kavodx.com is the real deal."
Sedelia Custom home
Arvada custom home
Denver polo club
Ravenna custom home
Castle pines utilities

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MACKLAND, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

MACKLAND LLC is your go to team of professionals for demolition, excavation and landscape restoration projects. When performance counts call MACKLAND LLC! Here is a list of some of our services. We specialize in pool removals. \n\nDemolition Services:\nSwimming Pools, Houses, Garages, Concrete Removal \n\nUtilities Trenching:\nWater Lines, Sewer Lines and Gas Lines\n\nSite Preparation:\nGrading, Drainage, and Culverts \n\nExcavation:\nBasements, Foundations, Footers, Helical Piers, Swimming Pools, Ponds, Retaining Walls, Fill Dirt and Back Fill\n\nMACKLAND LLC is a leading expert in swimming pool removals and swimming pool conversions.

Pool Removal
Lakewood Pool Removal
Lakewood Pool Removal
Pool Removal Drawing
Swimming Pool Removal

+6

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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RME Construction
5.0(
9
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired them to do some manual excavation in my backyard. It was one of those small jobs that itâ s tough to find someone to do for you. Small perhaps for them, but huge for us. From the first phone call to the end of the job, customer service and communication was outstanding. As far as the work, they did a fantastic job - hauled away the excess dirt and cleaned the site. Highly recommend them, and I will certainly use them again for any future needs."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vintage Stoneworks, LLC
4.2(
102
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired Bill primarily because he offered a plan for repairing our sinking flagstone patio steps. We had had several other contractors out to inspect and advise. Nobody was interested in taking on this project. There was lots of conflicting advice...tear it out and start over, hire mud jackets, hire push pier operators, etc. Only Bill said he could repair the steps and return them to close to their original form. And he did it in a very clever way. He carefully removed the middle steps and drilled holes into the concrete slab until he was able to split it in half. He then used large pry bars to raise the upper portion. He filled in the gap with stones and concrete and then reinstalled the original flagstones. The end result looks very much as it did fifteen years ago when originally built. Bill advised us that in addition to the sinking patio steps, there were several other problem areas needing attention, mostly having to do with preventing water damage. But the biggest additional problem he discovered was that the brick siding on our house had been installed with no anchors to the walls!!! In some places, the brick was separating from the wall and there were gaps at the top where water could get in. Bill reinforced the brick walls with many large screws. Amazingly, you cannot even see them unless you really look close. I am so glad we discovered Vintage Stoneworks. The disasters Bill has likely saved us from are horrifying to contemplate. Thank you, Bill, for all you did to improve and protect our home."
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gray Works, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"For excavating work, ability and safety.. he NAILED it. The corners that he had to make in order to pull out these huge rocks was phenomenal. Please reach out! Thanks!"
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
Garage Demo
John Deere Skid Steer 324G
Grading

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Arvada, CO

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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