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Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC

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Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Francisco Garcia did an excellent job finishing our basement. The work quality is excellent. The communication and flexibility throughout the project was excellent. The project finished on time within budget with zero surprises. Any concerns that arose were addressed expeditiously and professionally. I highly recommend Colorado Paradise Builders for your next project. The building inspections were coordinated by Colorado Paradise Builders and passed easily. We learned while talking to the inspectors that we had a gift by using Francisco as a general contractor. They mentioned other people in the business may not provide the level of customer service and professionalism which Colorado Paradise Builders demonstrated on our basement finishing project. I could not be more enthusiastic with a recommendation."

Jeff B on February 2023

Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Francisco Garcia did an excellent job finishing our basement. The work quality is excellent. The communication and flexibility throughout the project was excellent. The project finished on time within budget with zero surprises. Any concerns that arose were addressed expeditiously and professionally. I highly recommend Colorado Paradise Builders for your next project. The building inspections were coordinated by Colorado Paradise Builders and passed easily. We learned while talking to the inspectors that we had a gift by using Francisco as a general contractor. They mentioned other people in the business may not provide the level of customer service and professionalism which Colorado Paradise Builders demonstrated on our basement finishing project. I could not be more enthusiastic with a recommendation."

Jeff B on February 2023


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Colorado Pipe and Excavation, LLC

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Colorado Pipe and Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, along with pipe projects. We specialize in residential services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Erik is a real professional that is very knowledgeable in his trade."

Justin C on April 2021

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, along with pipe projects. We specialize in residential services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Erik is a real professional that is very knowledgeable in his trade."

Justin C on April 2021


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Everything Excavation

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Everything Excavation

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Everything Excavation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. Have lived and worked in the front range area for more than 50 years. Over 20 years of excavation and construction experience. Being honest and trustworthy is always at the forefront of everything we do.

"Shawn was amazing. He showed up when he said he would to look at our project. He was professional and brought the right equipment to get the job done. Extremely reasonable prices as well. Shawn went above and beyond to ensure great service. We will hire him again for more work around our yard."

Chelsea W on June 2024

Everything Excavation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. Have lived and worked in the front range area for more than 50 years. Over 20 years of excavation and construction experience. Being honest and trustworthy is always at the forefront of everything we do.

"Shawn was amazing. He showed up when he said he would to look at our project. He was professional and brought the right equipment to get the job done. Extremely reasonable prices as well. Shawn went above and beyond to ensure great service. We will hire him again for more work around our yard."

Chelsea W on June 2024


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DPK, Inc.

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DPK, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 38 years' experience in the Excavation industry, DPK Inc. is your industry expert in Larimer and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Drew Kelly was fantastic. He removed and installed an agricultural French Drain at our boarding facility and completed it in 24 hours. He improved the design and restored the site to original grade. Highly recommend!"

Patrick K on October 2022

With over 38 years' experience in the Excavation industry, DPK Inc. is your industry expert in Larimer and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Drew Kelly was fantastic. He removed and installed an agricultural French Drain at our boarding facility and completed it in 24 hours. He improved the design and restored the site to original grade. Highly recommend!"

Patrick K on October 2022


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Highland Landscaping & Excavations

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Highland Landscaping & Excavations

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Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Highland Hardscapes FC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Cesar did an absolutely incredible job redoing our backyard wood patio! From start to finish, he was professional, detail-oriented, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He walked us through the process, gave thoughtful recommendations, and stuck to both the timeline and budget we discussed. The craftsmanship is top notch and the new patio completely transformed our outdoor space. We’ve already received so many compliments from friends and neighbors. If you’re looking for someone reliable, skilled, and easy to work with, Cesar is your guy. Highly recommend!"

Duncan M on June 2025

Highland Hardscapes FC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Cesar did an absolutely incredible job redoing our backyard wood patio! From start to finish, he was professional, detail-oriented, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He walked us through the process, gave thoughtful recommendations, and stuck to both the timeline and budget we discussed. The craftsmanship is top notch and the new patio completely transformed our outdoor space. We’ve already received so many compliments from friends and neighbors. If you’re looking for someone reliable, skilled, and easy to work with, Cesar is your guy. Highly recommend!"

Duncan M on June 2025


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Fahlbros Septic Installation and Services, LLC

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Fahlbros Septic Installation and Services, LLC

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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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360D Excavating

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360D Excavating

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small, the job.

"Dustin was great. Plus, everything done with a smile"

Wayne Z on December 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small, the job.

"Dustin was great. Plus, everything done with a smile"

Wayne Z on December 2025


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Grey Rock Landscape And Construction

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Grey Rock Landscape And Construction

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Grey Rock Landscape and Construction is a family owned and operated full service landscape company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our team is made up of passionate, hard working, quality driven individuals that love going to work every day. We provide quality, reliable and sustainable landscape and construction services to Northern Colorado. We specialize in custom outdoor living spaces. Patios, walkways, boulders, water features, pergolas, fences, native plantings, irrigation and more! We value the dreams and vision of our clients, employees and community partners. Grey Rock provides an excellent business experience through genuine relationships with people and our environment. We're transparent about our work. Grey Rock values the voice and dreams of not only our customers but our employees as well. Company Values: Ambition. Community. Quality. Mission: Build genuine relationships with our community and the environment.

"Thomas, Dakota and the Grey Rock team will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with their work. They are considerate, communicative and professional. We recommend Grey Rock to all friends/family/neighbors!"

Kelli G on July 2024

Grey Rock Landscape and Construction is a family owned and operated full service landscape company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our team is made up of passionate, hard working, quality driven individuals that love going to work every day. We provide quality, reliable and sustainable landscape and construction services to Northern Colorado. We specialize in custom outdoor living spaces. Patios, walkways, boulders, water features, pergolas, fences, native plantings, irrigation and more! We value the dreams and vision of our clients, employees and community partners. Grey Rock provides an excellent business experience through genuine relationships with people and our environment. We're transparent about our work. Grey Rock values the voice and dreams of not only our customers but our employees as well. Company Values: Ambition. Community. Quality. Mission: Build genuine relationships with our community and the environment.

"Thomas, Dakota and the Grey Rock team will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with their work. They are considerate, communicative and professional. We recommend Grey Rock to all friends/family/neighbors!"

Kelli G on July 2024


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Tatum Works Inc.

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Tatum Works Inc.

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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tatum Works Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Tatum Works Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


JRP Excavators

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JRP Excavators

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JRP Excavators is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

JRP Excavators is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Fort Collins, 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.

The Fort Collins, CO homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.