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360D Excavating
5.0(
33
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin went above and beyond on 3 diff projects; trenching for a propane line, redoing a badly eroded driveway, and flattening out parking area. All in one day, done on a Saturday to boot. Very competent and professional, fair pricing."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.9(
197
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This family owed business knocked it out of the park! I needed some serious cleanup on my property; tree trimming, tree removal, and more. Got a great quote, fast scheduling, and a beautiful finish. All of the workers I met were so friendly and happy to be on site. Will use again and recommend to friends and family over and over again. Thanks for taking care of us A.P. Excavation and Landscaping!"
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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DPK, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Lafayette, 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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Rocky Ground LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John was very helpful in showing us all the aspects of our sprinkler system. He informed us of necessary servicing needed, as well as parts that will likely need to be replaced soon, and ways to do things ourselves. He was great to work with!"
Sidewalk With Stairs
Closed Trench
Open Trench
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Three Peak Enterprises LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Three Peak Enterprises, did a phenomenal job on our land. From the beginning Alex was very communicative, very professional and above all very fair on his Quote. Once we agreed and decided to proceed him and his team came out and began work promptly and were able to deliver an end result in a timely and effective manner. They have brand new and very clean equipment which speaks to their professionalism. Overall great to work with and would absolutely recommend! "
Cutting in relief cuts next to the main cut to prevent hairline cracks into the neighboring concrete from hitting it with the concrete breaker.
Hanover Concrete Tear Out
Hanover Concrete Tear Out
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
LPC Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, my name is Anthony, and I’m the Sales Manager at LPC Excavation. We specialize in foundations, land clearing, building site preparation, and dirt hauling and relocation.\n\nI pride myself on delivering best-in-class customer service through clear, consistent communication and reliable execution on every project!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kona Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are small locally owned company looking to do residential and commercial water, sewer, and excavation services. My phone number is (719) 696-0317 give me a call for a quote or bid on your next project!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tatum Works Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tatum Works showed up the next day, gave me a good price to fix my water leak (much better than the other two contractors I contacted) They finished the work faster than expected and restored my yard to the original state. We are so very happy with the entire project with Dustin and his crew. We would highly recommend this company. "
Sewer repair
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lafayette, 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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