Excavation contractors move earth to prepare a property for construction and landscaping. They dig foundations and basements, grade sites for drainage, clear land and dig trenches for utilities.
Common excavation services include:
Hire an excavation contractor when a project needs heavy equipment to dig, level or clear land. Sewer line repairs and yard drainage systems have their own specialist categories.
Collective Concepts Design Build specializes in durable, high-quality retaining walls that transform and protect your property. We proudly serve residential and commercial clients across Denver, Littleton, Lakewood, Green Mountain, and the surrounding mountain communities. From structural retaining walls to complete hillside solutions, we build with integrity, precision, and long-lasting value.
All Demolition Excavating Co. is a Denver-area demolition and excavation contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing turnkey services for commercial and residential clients, including structural demolition, excavation for foundations, backfill, water and sewer service installations, hauling, and landscape materials and recycling. The company performs all major work in-house to maintain quality control from permitting through site cleanup, emphasizes reliability, safety, and responsiveness as core values, maintains long-standing relationships with general contractors across the region, and offers a stable workplace with benefits to support its experienced workforce.
ARMAC Construction is a heavy civil and site contractor founded in 2008 that delivers excavation, grading, paving, utility underground and public-works infrastructure, hauling, demolition, and commercial snow-removal services across Northern Nevada, California, and Denver, Colorado. ARMAC Construction leverages five generations of excavation expertise and a track record of projects from airport parking and commercial sites to Tesla charging installations to provide practical, high-quality site solutions; the company is licensed in Nevada, California, and Colorado and bonded for public works projects up to $1.3 million. ARMAC Construction emphasizes reliable crews, attention to constructability, and client service while continuing to expand its service area and technical capabilities under the leadership of founder Rob McQueary.
Colorado Excavating is a Denver-area excavation and sewer-line contractor based in Westminster, Colorado that provides demolition, excavation, sewer line repair and replacement, water line repair and replacement, utility trenching, stormwater management, and construction site development services. Colorado Excavating emphasizes trained, professional technicians, a commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, and offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee while serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients across the Denver metro and Front Range.
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Crush Excavation is a trusted excavation and landscaping contractor serving Bennett, Watkins, Strasburg, Aurora, Denver, and surrounding areas in Arapahoe and Adams counties, Colorado. With over 13 years of industry experience, the company specializes in septic tank installation, xeriscaping, French drain installation, driveway and culvert excavation, and a variety of other excavation and landscaping services. Crush Excavation is committed to providing transparent, budget-conscious solutions tailored to each client's needs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and with high-quality workmanship. The company emphasizes clear communication, reliability, and long-term results, making it a preferred choice for residential and commercial property owners seeking professional excavation and landscaping services.
Front Range Excavating, Inc. (branded on the site as FRE Civil Contractors) is a full-service civil contractor serving the Denver Metro area and greater Colorado since 1988. The company provides commercial and residential earthwork and site development services including overlot grading, foundation excavation and backfill, site grading, utilities, demolition, trucking, and value-engineering support, and emphasizes building lasting relationships, dependability, stewardship, and a strong work ethic while delivering projects such as Arcadian West and Red Silo Coffee Roasters. Source: Front Range Excavating / FRE Civil Contractors
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Groundhog Excavations LLC is a locally owned and insured excavation company serving the greater Denver Metro and Front Range communities. The company specializes in reliable and professional excavation services including sewer and drain repair, ADU excavation, and full site preparation for residential and light commercial projects. Groundhog Excavations focuses on delivering precise, code-compliant solutions that protect properties and budgets, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and with lasting results. The company emphasizes clear communication, dependable scheduling, and quality workmanship, aiming to prevent costly delays and hidden repair issues. With a commitment to safety, precision, and customer satisfaction, Groundhog Excavations serves a wide area including Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Castle Rock, and surrounding communities.
High Country Excavation LLC is a Conifer Front Range excavation contractor founded and led by Luke Califano that provides foundation excavation, backfill, tree removal, site clearing, demolition, utilities, slab preparation, driveways, snow removal, and related earthwork services. The company emphasizes hands-on, locally rooted experience from ranch and construction backgrounds, offers free estimates and fair bids, and focuses on customer satisfaction and pride in workmanship as core elements of its service.
PBM Excavating Co. is a family-owned excavation and site-work contractor serving the Denver metro area and Front Range since 1995, offering residential and commercial services including excavation, demolition, backfill, erosion control, water and sewer line work, and supply of fill dirt. PBM Excavating Co. emphasizes problem-solving and customer service, has completed thousands of projects over 30+ years, is fully licensed and insured, and provides free quotes to help clients plan and execute safe, code-compliant site and earthwork solutions.
SWI Excavating is a Colorado excavating and underground wet-utilities contractor serving Metro Denver and the Front Range since 1997; SWI Excavating provides excavation, grading, demolition, septic system installation and repair, water and sewer line repair and installation, basement excavation, slab prep, and related site-work services. The company positions itself as a licensed and bonded excavator with the equipment and expertise to handle projects of varied size, emphasizes quality workmanship, competitive pricing, responsiveness, and a commitment to meeting code and client expectations from project start through completion.
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An excavation contractor uses equipment such as excavators, skid steers and dozers to dig foundations, grade land, clear vegetation, trench for utilities and haul or bring in soil and fill.
Yes. Underground utilities should be marked before excavation, typically by calling 811 in the United States. Ask the contractor who will make the request and how private lines, such as irrigation or septic, will be located.
Ask about equipment and experience with similar sites, how they will handle drainage and erosion control, and whether permits are needed. Confirm insurance and get a written scope that covers hauling and restoration.
Cost depends on the volume of soil moved, soil and rock conditions, site access, slope, hauling distances, disposal or fill material, erosion control and permit requirements.
Mark property lines and planned structures, request utility locates, and remove vehicles and items from the work area. Ask how lawns, driveways and nearby landscaping will be protected or restored.