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Residential Driveway rebuilt with recycled asphalt road base in Elizabeth, CO

Dirt Dogs Excavating builds beautiful driveways for homeowners in front range of  Colorado. For example…here’s a photo of new driveway we rebuilt in Elizabeth CO.  This is a 500 ft. long residential driveway which was a worn out, miserable, rotten asphalt driveway full of nerve rattling pot holes.  The owner finally got sick of it…so we came to the rescue and overlaid about 4 inches of recycled asphalt road base over the top and smoothed it out to perfection.   In this way we were able to salvage some usefulness and stability out of the old asphalt while making the drive in and out super smooth!

Of course, if your driveway needs an overhaul we invite you to contact us for a FREE QUOTE!

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Woodland Park Excavation into Granite Rock

Dirt Dogs Excavating recently excavated a 45’x80′ shop pad which was cut out of granite rock north of Woodland Park, CO. Did we mention this was SOILD ROCK? Similar to the Red Rock formations that are common across the front range of Colorado. To help chop out the rock we brought in a heavy duty excavator – and it had to work hard to get this done. Our front loader would move the rock debris to create the shop pad. Overall this excavation project too about 4 days.

Got a hard project that needs the best excavating team in Colorado? Give Dirt Dogs Excavating a call and we’ll take care of you!

 

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Foundation Excavation – Monolithic Pour – Parker, CO

Dirt Dogs Excavating recently finished an excavation project for a foundation using a technique that is called a “monolithic pour” in Parker, CO for a small art building. Monolithic refers to something that is formed or made as a single, continuous piece without joints or seams. This type of foundation relies upon our excavating accuracy since there are no forms involved for the foundation walls. The dirt must be dug to a precise width and depth and the soil acts as the form or mold. There is a 45° chamfer that is also excavated out of the soil to thicken the slab as it makes the turn down into the foundation wall.

The building pad was built first, the underground plumbing and water went in next and backfilled then the foundation wall was excavated. There will be 2 inches of foam insulation that is laid between the dirt and the concrete slab.

The photo below shows the insulation being installed on the chamfer edge of the concrete slab. The entire flat surface will also have insulation.

What are the benefits of Monolithic pour for a foundation?

A monolithic pour offers several benefits during foundation excavation and construction:

1. Time Efficiency

  • Combining the footing and slab into a single pour saves significant time compared to doing them separately. This reduces labor costs and project timelines.

2. Cost Savings

  • A monolithic pour minimizes the need for multiple setups, inspections, and equipment mobilization, resulting in lower overall construction costs.

3. Structural Integrity

  • A monolithic pour creates a seamless and continuous structure, reducing the likelihood of joints or seams that could weaken over time. This helps prevent cracking and ensures a more stable foundation.

4. Improved Load Distribution

  • The unified pour enhances the ability of the foundation to distribute loads evenly across the structure, which is particularly beneficial for preventing settling in areas with variable soil conditions.

5. Reduced Risk of Moisture Issues

  • The absence of cold joints (which are common when pouring footings and slabs separately) minimizes potential points for water intrusion, improving the moisture resistance of the foundation.

6. Faster Construction

  • Builders can proceed with framing and other construction activities more quickly, as there is no waiting time for separate concrete sections to cure.

7. Lower Risk of Errors

  • With one continuous pour, there’s less room for alignment issues between the footing and slab, ensuring the structure meets design specifications.

8. Suitability for Certain Soil Types

  • Monolithic pours work particularly well in stable soil conditions where the risk of significant soil movement or settling is minimal.

While monolithic pours are advantageous in many scenarios, they may not be ideal for all projects, especially in areas with expansive or unstable soils. Proper site preparation and consultation with a structural engineer are crucial to determining the suitability of this method for a specific project.

Whatever foundation or excavation work you need, we invite you to contact Dirt Dogs Excavating when you need the job done right!

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Driveway Repaired in Ponderosa Hills in Parker, CO

Once upon a time there was an eroded, ruined and horrible road base driveway  in Parker, CO  in a subdivision called Ponderosa Hills. But then Dirt Dogs Excavating came to the rescue! This driveway was so eroded out by rain that it would get a small river running through the middle during rainstorms….plus it was so bumpy and potholed that older folks would have their dentures flying out of their mouth trying to navigate that miserable thing.

But never fear….Dirt Dogs Excavating swooped in to save the day!  On day one we smoothed out and re-graded the driveway. We added in a nice crown so water would flow gently off to the sides. On day two we hauled in  150 tons of recycled asphalt to the existing driveway and graded it to perfection. This was a large driveway of about 400 ft. with a circle up to the front door plus another 80 ft. that wrapped around the back side to the garage.

You can tell from the photos that Ponderosa Hills is a beautiful rural neighborhood  located in Parker, Colorado – loaded with ponderosa trees. Most of the driveways out this way are road base or crushed gravel and due to some brutal monsoon-type rains this summer a lot of older driveways went from bad to worse. But once again…that’s where Dirt Dogs Excavating comes in to save the day! No need to have your teeth rattle out of your head when you’re driving home…nope. Just call Dirt Dogs and we’ll fix up your driveway so nice looking you just might want to have your kids get married on your driveway! If you’re in Parker, Elizabeth, Castle Rock or anywhere nearby – we’re here to help.  Click here to get a FREE QUOTE today!

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Yoga Mat Rubber Footing for Horse Arena in the Black Forrest

Dirt Dogs Excavating recently installed a high-end, yoga mat rubber footing  for a super-nice indoor horse arena in the Black Forrest, Colorado. Some horses have it made in the shade…and this horse arena is first class.  Yoga mat arena footing for dressage horses provides supportive, provide cushioning and helps your horse to perform their best.

To be honest Dirt Dogs Excavating are the rubber yoga matt horse arena installation experts. No question. Hands down. Yoga matt footing is very tricky to install. Dirt Dogs has a top secret method which we can reveal which allows us to perfectly dispense yoga matt footing material in any size horse arena.

Dirt Dogs are  your horse arena installation experts! If you need a a new horse arena, horse arena footing, horse arena repairs or  overhaul – you know who to call! Or email us for a quote! 

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Granite Road Base access Driveway – Kiowa

Dirt Dogs Excavating recently completed installing a new granite road base access driveway to a shop in Kiowa, Colorado. The property owner had an old, beat up road – about 300 ft. – that was rattling his teeth out when he drove on it and decided enough is enough! Dirt Dogs smoothed out the washboards and potholes and created a new crown to allow water and snowmelt to run off to the sides. We topped it off with two truckloads of granite road base which provides excellent traction especially in snow. The whole project only took one day. Another driveway job done perfectly!

Dirt Dogs are  your Driveway Installation Experts! If you need a new crushed granite or asphalt driveway or dirt driveway or asphalt driveway, driveway repairs or  overhaul – you know who to call! Or email us for a driveway quote! 

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Backfilling a house in Parker, CO

A while back Dirt Dogs Excavating  provided excavation services for the foundation of large, new home in Parker, CO.  Then, after the foundation was poured we came back and provided earth moving services in order to backfill an 8,800 sq. ft. house in the Timbers neighborhood in Parker, CO. Because of the size of his home it took us about 3 days to do the excavation and another 3 days to finish the backfill work. Our backfill is gradually sloped in a way to move water away from the home and its foundation. We’ll come back again after the home is almost finished and install a new driveway.

What is Backfilling?

Backfilling is the process of filling in the excavated area around a foundation or structure. The backfill material can be anything from soil to gravel and is usually compacted to provide support and stability. Backfill can also be used to insulate foundations or improve drainage.

Dirt Dogs Excavating are your backfill experts! If you need earth moving service or backfilling for your new home in Colorado we invite you to give us a call! Or email us through our Quote form.

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Installing a cul-de-sac for Douglas County in Larkspur, CO

Dirt Dogs Excavating recently finished installing a brand new cul-de-sac in Larkspur, Colorado in the beautiful Perry Park neighborhood. Douglas County required the old dead end road be rebuilt to provide emergency vehicles (like fire trucks) with the ability to easily turn around.

Once Dirt Dogs was provided with the engineering drawings and specifications we went to work moving earth and doing the necessary excavation work. In some spots we had to move over 18 feet of dirt.

This cul-de-sac has a 90 foot radius and took about a month of work to do. (There was another month taken up by the surveyors and engineers who had to haggle over their drawings.)

Outside of the engineering plans and surveying we handled the whole project: removing trees and vegetation, building the cul-de-sac to the exact elevation needed, excavating for drainage, installing erosion control and seeding plus the final step which was installing the asphalt road.

If your Colorado cul-de-sac or driveway is in need of repairs, fixes or an upgrade we invite you to give Dirt Dogs Excavating a call! Or email us through our Quote form.

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Excavating for a New Truck scale in Commerce City, CO

Dirt Dogs Excavating can handle almost any type of excavation or earth moving project in Colorado. For example, we were hired for new excavation for a new truck scale at Ardent Mills grain elevators in Commerce City. New truck scale will be 14 ft wide by 90 ft long and 6 ft deep. AND…because we utilize laser leveling technology we can get that ground perfectly flat – which is what this project required.

If you are considering an excavating or earth moving project we invite you to give Dirt Dogs Excavation a call!

If you need professional earth moving and excavation services we invite you to EMAIL Dirt Dogs Excavation or give us a call!

Phone: (303) 435-4774

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Arena Dust Control for Horse Arena in Elizabeth, CO

Need Dust control for your horse arena? We got you covered! Dirt Dogs Excavation not only install horse arenas but can help our equestrian clients control their DUST with and amazing product called: “Arena Kleen” by Global Environmental Solutions. We recently installed this fantastic dust control product in a horse arena in Elizabeth, CO. as you can see in the photo above.

Horse Arena Dust is a Health Hazard
ArenaKleen® is the only horse arena dust control product that eliminates the health hazards of dust. With ArenaKleen® dust suppressant, horses, riders and trainers can work safely and comfortably in the arena, stables, or anywhere dust is a problem.

Dirt Dogs Excavating can help you control the dust in both your indoor and outdoor horse arenas using a state-of-the-art dust control product by Global Environmental Solutions.

Important: Contact Global Environmental Solutions and Order Direct!
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Global Environmental Solutions, LLC
www.Global Environmental Solutions.com

PHONE   +1 (978) 388-3312 ext. 202

ArenaKleen never dries up, never evaporates, never hardens, and does not wash away with rain.