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JP Excavations and Innovations, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Silt, CO and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan help us prepare for two new out buildings. He was timely friendly and had a high quality of work output."
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway
New Driveway

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
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Holmes Excavation & Concrete
5.0(
2
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Serving Silt, CO and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"Our main water line was leaking with hardly any pressure to our house. Upon calling Holmes Excavation the Friday before Christmas, they were up at our house within 90 minutes. After agreeing to their services, they arranged for the locate services for electric, gas, and phone before the end of the day and before the weekend to prepare for their work starting on Monday. Our water service was restored by the end of the day on Monday, and they finished backfilling the next day--2 days before Christmas! While their equipment was still at our house, my wife asked if they could pull out some nasty roots from her garden. They did so without hesitation and I was able to cross that off of my "to do" list and saving my back for another project. Thank you to all involved--Bill, Mark, Rob, Gerado (sp?), Jose and anyone else I may have missed!"
Basalt Arbaney Park
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Back Country Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Silt, CO and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The crew installed a wooden fence with a ranch gate and a solar powered electric gate. They worked efficiently and with great care of the property. "
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Fence and ranch entrance
Septic system
Septic system

+8

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LB Concrete LLC
4.5(
2
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Serving Silt, CO and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was really professional. Told me exactly what he was going to do and broke the invoice down and showed me exactly where my money was going. He was on time got the job done exactly how he said he was going to. Cleaned up after the job was done and left my place better then when he got there. I will be using him for other projects in the future. Highly recommend him and his crew. "
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Silt, 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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