Foundation excavation in the mountains is no small feat. For both commercial and residential construction, getting your foundation right is paramount to creating a durable, safe, and comfortable structure. Here in Colorado’s Front Range – where we have to navigate rocky, uneven terrain, water and erosion issues, and the effects of freeze/thaw cycles – hiring an excavation team that has the experience and expertise to get your foundation excavated effectively is a must. We know this process can be challenging and we have worked hundreds of foundation excavation jobs to get your project started right.

Full Table of Contents

• Overcoming the Challenges of Rocky, Mountainous Terrain

• Excavation, Soil Erosion, and Protecting the Land

• Expert, Region-Specific Excavation Services

• Is It Time to Excavate?

Overcoming the Challenges of Rocky, Mountainous Terrain

When excavating your foundation, ecological, environmental, and geological factors all contribute to the complexity of your construction project. You need an expert crew with knowledge of the local geology, and how seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation can impact your foundation over the long-term. Our team not only has an intimate understanding of the complexities of Front Range and Colorado mountain-area excavation but a solid command of the drilling and blasting deep down into bedrock which is fundamental to the creation of a functional, stable foundation.

• The Impact of Groundwater and Snowmelt on Your Future Foundation

• About Drilling and Blasting: Your Foundation FAQs

• Dealing with Rocky Terrain

• The Seasonal Challenges of Foundation Excavation Throughout the Front Range

• Considerations for Purchasing a Mountain Property in Colorado

Excavation, Soil Erosion, and Protecting the Land

Thanks to environmental fluctuation like snowmelt, heavy rains, and freeze/thaw cycles – precision excavation services are critical to create a stable foundation on which your home or commercial property will rest as well as prevent soil erosion, manage waterways and runoff, protect against flooding, and enhance your home or business’ aesthetic and property value.  Proper foundation excavation is needed to protect your structures as well as avoid damages to your landscape and its ecosystems. 

Any time earth is moved it can disrupt ecosystems. In Boulder County, Jefferson County, Gilpin County, and all along Colorado’s Front Range and mountain communities, your new or existing property or land development requires excavation services that focus on security, stability, and water management while also addressing the larger needs of the environment and preventing disastrous disruptions. 

• Steps to Prevent Soil Erosion

• The Connection Between Foundation Excavation and Proper Land Management

• Blasting a Foundation on Shallow Bedrock

• Emergency: Emergency Road Repair in Boulder County

• What You Should Know About Purchasing Mountain Range Land

Is It Time to Excavate?

At High Performance Earthworks, we understand the importance of a strong foundation, and we leverage years of experience with extensive knowledge of how the ground around you impacts your home, your property, and the environment. Our excavation team can protect your interests with a wide range of services, including:

• Excavation services for new and existing properties

• Foundation excavation

• Excavation for septic installations, tank replacements, and repairs

• Access roads, footpaths, and land clearing

• Large scale landscaping and retaining walls

• Water management excavation

• Septic System excavation and construction

• And more