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Avatar for Advanced Septic Solutions
Advanced Septic Solutions
4.7(
18
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! David Carlin is very professional with the ability to listen and suggest viable solutions. David will ne doing some additional follow on work for me later spring. I highly recommend him."
Septic system
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Jen2 Excavating llc
5.0(
6
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jen2 Excavating is an exceptional company in multiple ways. Yes, Marcus Garcia and his Jen2 team are prompt, polite, hardworking, from start to finish and estimate and price the work accurately and fairly. There is more to the story. We attempted to contact eight Pueblo and Pueblo West Companies to clear the tall grass, weeds, and brush that was rapidly overtaking our desert landscaped property. We sent them all a brief standardized description of the work and the land areas involved. Jen2 alone, responded immediately, came out the same day to estimate the work, and a week later our acre size yard was restored and cleared, and we were delighted with the work done. The other service companies contacted either failed to respond altogether or sent prefabricated emails and text messages within the time it took Jen2 to finish the work. So, start by contacting Jen2 if you have tall grass, weeds, and brush removal job, and avoid the disinterested candidates."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Superior Drain and Jetting
4.1(
17
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Being a retired plumber, I always snaked out our sewer main myself. Unfortunately I ruptured my lower three lumbar discs several years ago, and can no longer perform this task. I have an older home with clay a sewer line going from my house to the street, and with a large tree in the yard I need to have someone auger out the line at the very least every 18 months to clear out the tree roots that get into the hubs (connections). I wasn't sure who to call because my drain cleaner for several years retired. So I decided to check Home Advisor, I started reading the reviews for Superior Drain & Jetting. It was around 10:30pm on Sunday night, Robert called me at 10:45pm & scheduled a time for the next morning. Robert did an excellent job, was very friendly & professional. He showed up on time, took care of the plugged sewer main, and ran the snake back and fourth a few extra times to make sure that there would be no problems in the near future. I will be hiring Robert to come back to Hydro-Jet the main to further clean, & rinse the main from any dirt, sludge, etc. that remains in the sewer, So I can rest easier knowing that I shouldn't go downstairs to find a backup. I wanted to add one more thing, and that is there are a few crooked Drain cleaners in town that will tell their customers they have a crack, break, or collapse in their main, and that it needs to be excavated and repaired with PVC, which will cost several thousands of dollars. Robert did not try to pull that nonsense with me, and I appreciate his honesty, it is very much like an Auto Mechanic telling their customers that they need to repair/replace something on their car that doesn't need it."
Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Maxus Excavating, LLC
4.9(
24
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were the only company that honestly quoted the job to be done. They also showed up on time, provided valuable insight and knowledge of the job and answered every question my client had. They really set the bar high in my expectation of every business that I work with. David and Kim are fantastic, and go above and beyond for every client."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Global CM, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Global CM, LLC is locally owned, operated, and a Division II Earthworks Contractor in Colorado Springs as a full service excavation and small utility contractor. Our primary focus is on Excavation, Re-sloping, Grading to +/- 1/4", Demolition, Small utility work of water and sewer, Installing rip-rap for erosion control, Basement digs, Footings, or almost everything considered in excavation work. Offering estimates to our neighbors a small Fee of $50.00 ea. (refunded if awarded project). \n\nFurthermore, our company moto is, You are never a inconvenience to us, you are the reason we exist." Let us help you with your needs!\n\nPlease note, we accept credit cards.

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+43

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TRI-CAM EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic! Snaked and scoped the sewer line and found that there needed to be a clean out installed. Went and got the parts and did it right then, working into the dark hours in the middle of winter. He came out the day that I called him, after all other companies in the area stated "nothing could be done". I would recommend him over and over and over again! He also charged the most fair price as anyone in town and provided higher quality and better services than they were."
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Response time1 day
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FAQs for excavation projects in Fountain, 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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