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Grand Lake Excavating & Foundation
5.0(
4
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Serving Breckenridge, 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."
Fire restoration
New Sewer Install
Heavy equipment
Foundation after demolition ready to haul. 
A typical Foundation under a 2500 sf home w/ 2 car garage. Is 7-10 dump truck loads. 250,000-320,000lbs of concrete
New Sewer Install

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rob's Cat Service, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Breckenridge, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Rob is a pleasure to work with! He has been very prompt in responding to any of my questions, and also has gone above and beyond what he was paid to do. He has done site prep for our home, installed our septic system, and also built our driveway. He does things as if he were doing his own home. He also doesnt try and price gouge his customers. I would recommend Rob to anyone i meet."
Boulder wall
Boulder wall
Wall
Wall
Wall

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Upslope Co.
5.0(
5
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Serving Breckenridge, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fritz we above and beyond to build a water catch and removal system for my backyard, even fabricating a grate to cover the new sump he installed."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Base Camp Builders, Inc.
3.5(
37
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Serving Breckenridge, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"I met David Rogers, the owner of this company 23 years ago after purchasing a 7 acre parcel of raw land. An architect provided his name. The project was located at an elevation of 9300 ft above sea level. The residential home had some inherent building challenges involving varied steep pitched roof lines and an â eyebrowedâ window on the 2nd floor. The project was started in the fall before the snow started to fall. He and his crew exhibited extraordinary diligence and perseverance thru the winter months and the entire project. The end result was a masterfully constructed dream home standing up to the harshest of Colorado winters. Over the years, weâ ve called on David to do some additional interior design projects. His suggestions were always tasteful and well received. All were completed within budget while continuing to display perfection in every detail. Simply put, heâ s a master builder in whom we have complete and total trust."
Completed garage
Garage before
garage after
Before, kitchen from family room
after kitchen from family room

+42

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Breckenridge, CO

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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