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True Blue Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler was key to my project, I live in Houston TX I could not find another contractor that was as sympathetic to my unit situation. He showed up on time and did the excavation work. He also is an excellent operator. Very much looking forward to doing more business with him."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rock Creek Excavation LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rock Creek Excavation specializes in earthmoving services for a wide range of projects. From foundations and trenches to septic systems, land clearing, and site preparation for roads and infrastructure, we handle it all. No job is too big or too small - we're committed to delivering quality results with precision and efficiency.

Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Water line replacement

+3

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Box T Construction, LLC
4.7(
24
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Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just the best! If you are lucky enough to get them to book your project it will be done on time and correctly. Can not recommend them more highly!!"
Rock Wall and Fire Pit
Walk area between fire pit and horse shoe play are
Horse Shoe Play Area
Rock Wall and Fire Pit and Kids play area
French Drain

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Pine Valley Excavation LLC - Facebook
5.0(
2
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Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Retaing wall with steps
Retaining wall
Other side of house retaining wall with stepd
Looking down stairs
Retaing wall continued

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Magnum Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was exceptionally pleased with their work. The owner of the company worked with us and everything we needed or wanted got done. He built a whole house for us from the ground up, everything went real well."
Wood plank patio stamp
Random sandstone
Patio
Hand carved sandstone
Logo and custom designs

+37

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Cortez, CO

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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