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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Milliken, 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

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Everything Excavation
5.0(
5
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I do not normally leave a review for someone unless they were exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. In this case Shawn Maupin of Everything Excavation was exceptionally good. I had a career as an accountant, but I have built two houses in retirement, which means I have hired countless contractors and Shawn was among the four or five best I have ever dealt with. He spent a day in a skidsteer leveling a lot. He had the lowest of the three bids I received, arrived on time, was a master of the skidsteer, understood my plan and was fully cooperative as the plan evolved. What more could you ask for? I did not receive compensation in any form for writing this review."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northern Colorado Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Recently, I had to have my steep 1/3 mile dirt driveway repaired from water damage. Eric and his crew came out and went over and above in repairing and getting my road back to a drivable condition. They even installed rails in the road to help with drainage in heavy rains and it did the trick! I would definitely recommend Eric and his crew and give the company a 5â­ ï¸ + rating!!"
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Camper storage
Septic installation

+8

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Devin Godell
5.0(
4
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very satisfied with the quality of his work. He was accommodating to my time needs, pleasant to be around, and very hard working! Highly recommended."
Driveway installation/ ground prep
Driveway installation/ ground clearing
main line sewer installation
Driveway installation/Grading/Ground prep
Dewatering pit for main line sewer install

+37

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K2 Excavation
3.6(
5
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work completed was exemplary. Arden, Paul, and Justin were all very professional and a delight to work with. I would recommend all 3 of them as being very good and trustworthy people. I would recommend this company without hesitation."
septic system
septic system
septic system
septic system
septic system

+7

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highland Landscaping & Excavations
5.0(
6
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highland Hardscapes did excellent work on my new home. Cesar's experience and knowledge made it easy for me to achieve the look I desired. Several projects were completed in a timely manner. I was very happy with the quality and service I received. I would recommend Highland Hardsapes for any landscaping jobs."
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Front yard Landscaping
New Culvert / Landscape/hardscape
Niwot Landscape/Hardscape
Retaining wall / Drainage channel

+40

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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DPK, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Milliken, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Drew was not only professional and knowledgeable, but he was a great guy. He did so much work around our home that even our overprotective bulldog, Mable welcomes him into our home. If you are looking for a hard working and trustworthy contractor, Mr. Kelley is who you need fob call."
Road Grading
Road Grading
Road Grading
Road Grading
Road Grading

+7

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gray Works, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Milliken, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Milliken, 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.

The Milliken, CO homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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