Denver Excavation & Demolition That Sets Your Project Up Right
Every successful concrete, drainage, or landscaping project starts underground. We handle the excavation and demolition work that makes everything above it hold up.
What's Included
Here's what our excavation and demolition work covers:
Site clearing and old
structure/material removal
Precise excavation to proper depth
(4"–6" standard for concrete subgrade)
Grading for proper water flow and
drainage
Compacted road base backfill,
compacted at every lift
Debris removal and haul-off
Site prep coordination with concrete,
drainage, or landscaping phases
Concrete Services Across the Denver Metro Area
We go wherever the job is across the Denver Metro area and surrounding Front Range communities.
Why Choose Apes for Excavation & Demolition:
We Started in Trucking:
Apes was built on hauling and site work, excavation and demolition are in our roots, not an afterthought service.
Built for What Comes Next:
We grade and compact with the final project in mind, whether that's concrete, drainage, or landscaping.
One Crew, Full Scope:
We can handle excavation and the finished project concrete, drainage, or landscaping without handing you off to a second contractor.
Updates Every Day:
You'll hear from your foreman at the start and end of every workday, even during the "dirt work" phase most contractors don't bother updating you on.
Our Excavation & Demolition Process
Step 1:
Site Assessment & Bid
We evaluate the site, identify what needs to be removed or excavated, and provide a clear bid.
Step 2
Demolition & Clearing
Old structures, material, or debris are removed and hauled off.
Step 3:
Excavation & Grading
We excavate to proper depth and grade the site for correct water flow.
Step 4:
Compaction
Road base backfill is added and compacted at every inch, building a stable base for what's next.
Step 5:
Handoff to Next Phase
Whether it's concrete, drainage, or landscaping, we transition directly into the next phase of your project.
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The Groundwork That Determines Everything Else:
Excavation and demolition are the first steps of nearly every construction project clearing old material, grading a site, or digging out subgrade for what comes next. Done wrong, it undermines everything built on top of it. Done right, it's the reason a driveway, patio, or drainage system lasts for decades instead of years.
We use excavation and demolition as more than a prep step it's where our foundation-first philosophy actually starts. Whether we're removing an old structure, clearing a lot, or digging out and compacting subgrade for a concrete pour, we treat this stage with the same care most contractors save for the parts homeowners can actually see.
