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High Range Tree Service
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are responsive and professional. They delivered above and beyond what I expected. They didn’t just take care of the job I called them about. They also surveyed my property and let me know that I had a tree in the alley that had grown up through wires (no wonder our tv is so sketchy. I am delighted with their attention to detail and super happy with the value received. Will absolutely call them again the next time I need tree trimming or storm clean-up."
Tree Trimming
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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One Shot Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+3 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

One shot excavation provides quality work. Work that speaks for itself no shortcuts no cutting corners just the best in the game!! I Hugo payan am the bussiness owner an operate it.

Leech feild expansion
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Western Drywall & Stucco, LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yuni has a great attitude and is very helpful. He helped us with more than painting. He helped us demo a tub and countertops. He also helped us lay some slate tile. He was on time, his crews worked hard, and he followed through on everything he promised. We recommend Yuni!"
Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Summit WaterWorks, LLC
4.9(
4
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and punctual. Ià ¢à  à  ve found my new plumber!!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vail Techs Mechanical LLC
4.8(
8
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando Ortega of VTM llc was at my home evaluating a construction issue. I mentioned a problem with my Lochinvar boiler. It had been checked by another firm 6 weeks earlier and found to be operating properly. Fernando checked it and found it needed cleaning maintenance and correction of an exhaust problem. He came back few days later and fixed the problems."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wightman X
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Alex was excellent - performed work on Christmas eve in snowstorm! Professional service at fair price. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Base Line Excavation /Legacy Excavation LLC
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional to deal with"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Vail, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

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."
Home Inspections
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Vail, 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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