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Kessler, Inc.
4.7(
34
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the very beginning our experience with Kessler, Inc has been exemplary. We were in need of a specific septic system for our new build up in Crystal Park. Not very many companies will work up here unfortunately because it is very challenging. We had pleasant and informative communication from the start with Levi from texts messages and emails to coming out to view our property. He listened to our needs and not only was Levi able to construct a state of the art septic system on the side of the mountain but this marvel also drew the attention of El Paso county engineering who sent a team out to view it. Levi has since tackled so many more extensive projects like building a retaining wall that covers the entire upper portion of our driveway that runs along the back of our home and into the custom swim spa that his is building for us to digging out a large space to install our underground propane tank. He has also excavated a large chunk of the mountain out to widen our switchback driveway that he built the reinforced retaining wall for. He trenched our entire driveway to lay pipes for our water lines, our gas lines, and our septic. We have a water feature planned for our future and we know our vision is in beyond capable hands with Levi. Levi is also just genuinely good person. He has a very positive attitude and always pleasant even with all the hard work he and his team put in. Everyone is super friendly and we are happy to have them here with us helping make our dream come true. We trust Levi and his team in and around our home. Even had Levi lock up our home and close our garage on many occasions. We are so happy to have found Levi. You know you have a great partnership with a business owner and his team when you keep seeing more and more projects we know we can trust Kessler, Inc to not only take care of our needs but do it all with exemplary work. Hereâ  s to many more years of partnership and beautiful projects to come."
Steppers path to bench
Patio " Concrete Pavers"
Flag Patio and Walk Way
Bridges before water feature was added
Finished

+93

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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 rate91%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JR Whitney Construction
5.0(
7
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He does excellent work is always on time, he's a great guy along with that he's reasonable. He does rain gutters for me, overall a very good person to not only work with but also be around. -Rodney marques old school concrete"
Gallery
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Wayne Anthony Custom Homes
5.0(
5
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a custom home builder with over 25 years of residential construction experience, specializing in new home construction from concept to completion. We also assist clients with lot evaluation, site planning, and land development guidance to help turn raw land into a build-ready homesite. We build using a cost-plus pricing model, providing complete transparency into material and labor costs so you always know where your investment is going. Our focus is quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and delivering a home tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and vision. Contact us today to discuss your project and see how we can help bring your dream home to life.

Veteran owned business
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Caballeros Home Improvement and General LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Fountain, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eddie Caballeros completed my dirt removal job as promised, on schedule. His communication with me was great with frequent updates. He gave me a good quote and was available when I needed the job done. Eddie and Abel worked very hard, choosing hand shoveling to save the tree, I was impressed. The finished job was better than I expected with a good attention to the finishing touches. It looked nice! I would hire Eddie and his company again."
Finished new patio
Patio
Prepping
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"David was the only contractor out of 3 I called that showed up on time for the bid, quoted us a fair price within 24 hrs and scheduled us quickly. The crew showed up on time and everything was done exactly as promised. Honest, kind and hard working crew- couldnâ t be happier!"
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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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