Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
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Emergency services offered
"Had a great experience with JP Excavations. They were easy to communicate with and incredibly professional. They also did a very quality and efficient job."
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Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
"The crew installed a wooden fence with a ranch gate and a solar powered electric gate. They worked efficiently and with great care of the property."
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Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Offers commercial services
"Our main water line was leaking with hardly any pressure to our house. Upon calling Holmes Excavation the Friday before Christmas, they were up at our house within 90 minutes. After agreeing to their services, they arranged for the locate services for electric, gas, and phone before the end of the day and before the weekend to prepare for their work starting on Monday. Our water service was restored by the end of the day on Monday, and they finished backfilling the next day--2 days before Christmas! While their equipment was still at our house, my wife asked if they could pull out some nasty roots from her garden. They did so without hesitation and I was able to cross that off of my "to do" list and saving my back for another project. Thank you to all involved--Bill, Mark, Rob, Gerado (sp?), Jose and anyone else I may have missed!"
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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With 20 years of experience, we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in land clearing, excavating, building site prep, septic systems and more!! We are committed quality work and outstanding results. We look forward to working with you! \n\nCall today!
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"He was very timely and professional. Project was done in better time and quality than we had hoped"
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
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"Very professional to deal with"
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 1982
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Emergency services offered
"They did a good job and I'd recommend them. They've done work for us in the past and they do a good job."
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"After our home burned down we found Grand Lake Excavating to do our clean up and demo. They were great! Mike and his team handled everything with our insurance company and we couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them on the construction of our new house."
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Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
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"He is punctual and communicative!"
Serving Aspen, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
"He did great work and would use him again."
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.
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