Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Excavation Experts in Colorado
Bob Ames Excavating has been delivering expert excavation services along Colorados Front Range for over 40 years. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, we tackle challenging terrain including boulders, erosion control, and complex grading. Our locally owned team combines decades of experience with advanced equipment to complete projects like driveways, retaining walls, trenching, and utility repairs with precision. Customer satisfaction is our priority, evidenced by longstanding client relationships and testimonials highlighting our reliability, competitive pricing, and problem-solving expertise. We maintain rigorous safety standards and adapt to unexpected challenges, such as rock formations and groundwater, ensuring projects meet specifications.Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and transparent communication has earned us repeat clients and industry recognition. Whether managing small-scale residential work or large commercial developments, we deliver efficient, stress-free solutions tailored to Colorados unique landscape. As a trusted partner, we emphasize teamwork, ethical practices, and exceeding industry benchmarks. Our teams deep local knowledge and dedication to client needs position us as a leader in excavation services across Teller, El Paso, Douglas, and Fremont Counties.
Services
Excavation
Trenching
Retaining Walls
Utility Repair
Driveways
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized excavation experience in Colorado's mountainous terrain.
- Our team implements innovative solutions for complex challenges like rock formations and erosion control.
- We guarantee competitive pricing with a track record of completing projects ahead of schedule.
- Our team prioritizes safety and holds industry-leading safety certifications.
- We provide transparent communication and customizable project planning for unique client needs.
What people say
Top-notch workmanship
Professional and friendly
Exceeded expectations
Stress-free experience
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Excavation
Bob Ames Excavating offers specialized residential excavation services for foundations, driveways, and outdoor projects. Our expertise in Colorado's challenging terrain ensures precise grading and erosion control. With over 40 years of local experience, we deliver durable solutions for new construction or renovations, prioritizing client communication and adherence to municipal specifications. Our equipment handles everything from small backyard projects to large-scale home developments.
Trenching Services
We provide precision trenching for utility installations, drainage systems, and retaining wall foundations. Our team follows strict safety protocols to protect existing infrastructure while ensuring proper depth and width specifications. Using advanced locating technology, we minimize risks during installation of water lines, sewer systems, and electrical conduits across residential and commercial properties.
Retaining Walls
Our durable retaining wall installations prevent soil erosion and enhance property aesthetics in Colorado's mountainous regions. We design customized solutions using appropriate materials and engineering principles to withstand extreme weather conditions. Projects include both functional erosion control and decorative landscaping features with proper drainage integration.
Driveway Construction
We specialize in constructing and repairing gravel and paved driveways tailored to Colorado's terrain. Services include grading, drainage solutions, and rock removal to create long-lasting surfaces. Our process addresses erosion prevention while ensuring proper slope and load-bearing capacity for residential and commercial access roads.
Utility Repair
Emergency repair services for damaged underground utilities including water lines, sewer systems, and electrical conduits. Our team uses precision excavation techniques to minimize disruption during repairs, following strict safety protocols. We handle complete replacement and emergency patch solutions with rapid response times for residential and commercial clients.
People
Chris Ames
Owner/Operator
With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Chris Ames leads daily operations at Bob Ames Excavating. He manages project execution, client communication, and quality control, ensuring adherence to safety and specification standards across Teller and El Paso Counties.
Questions
What types of excavation projects does Bob Ames Excavating handle?
We specialize in residential and commercial excavation, including driveways, retaining walls, trenching, utility repairs, and challenging terrain like rock formations.
Do you serve areas outside Colorado Springs?
Yes, we serve Teller, El Paso, Douglas, and Fremont Counties, including Pueblo West and surrounding regions.
How does Bob Ames Excavating handle unexpected project challenges?
Our team adapts to obstacles like rock slabs and groundwater using advanced planning and problem-solving expertise.
Are your services competitively priced?
Yes, we provide fair, competitive pricing with a track record of completing projects on budget.
Is emergency excavation service available?
We prioritize scheduled projects but address urgent needs through flexible rescheduling when possible.
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