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Built on Quality Workmanship and Clear Communication
Property owners deserve a contractor who follows through on commitments and takes pride in the finished result. We help customers overcome difficult terrain, prepare land for construction, improve accessibility, and complete excavation projects with attention to detail. As a family-owned and operated business, we believe in treating every property with respect while delivering workmanship that supports long-term performance. From residential excavation and grading to remote mountain terrain projects, we focus on providing practical solutions backed by honest communication and reliable service.
- Over 10 Years of Industry Experience: Bringing years of excavation and dirt work knowledge to projects throughout Colorado’s Western Slope.
- Family-Owned and Operated: Treating every project with the same level of care we would expect on our own property.
- Mountain Terrain Experience: Working on steep slopes, remote access locations, and challenging site conditions.
- Quality Workmanship: Taking the time to complete projects correctly without overlooking important details.
- Free Estimates: Helping customers evaluate options before work begins.
- Practical Solutions: Creating results that improve accessibility, functionality, and long-term property use.
Helping Property Owners Make More of Their Land
Every property comes with different opportunities and challenges. Some require clearing before construction can begin. Others need grading, utility installation, improved access, or excavation for new structures. Our goal is to help property owners turn difficult terrain into usable, accessible, and build-ready land.
Excavation Services for Every Stage
From foundation excavation and site preparation to driveways, utility trenching, ponds, arenas, and fencing, we provide excavation services that help property owners improve, develop, and access their land. Explore our services to learn how each solution supports your property’s unique needs.
Custom Home Foundations
Prepare your homesite for construction with foundation excavation, grading, and site preparation designed for a successful build.
Custom Home Foundations
Our Services Include:
- Site clearing and preparation
- Foundation excavation
- Footing excavation
- Rough grading
- Soil preparation
Land Clearing & Site Preparation
Remove brush, trees, and obstacles while creating a safer, more functional site ready for future improvements.
Land Clearing & Site Preparation
Our Services Include:
- Tree and brush removal
- Vegetation clearing
- Grading and leveling
- Debris removal
- Site access preparation
Driveway Installation & Grading
Create smoother access to your home, ranch, or property with grading, drainage improvements, and gravel installation.
Driveway Installation & Grading
Our Services Include:
- Driveway excavation
- Gravel placement
- Drainage improvements
- Culvert installation
- Final grading
Pond & Arena Construction & Excavation
Add functionality, water management, or recreational value with professionally planned pond and arena excavation.
Pond & Arena Construction & Excavation
Our Services Include:
- Pond excavation
- Pond expansion
- Grading and shaping
- Drainage planning
- Arena excavation
Utilities Excavation & Repair
Install or repair underground utilities with trenching solutions designed to support residential and rural properties.
Utilities Excavation & Repair
Our Services Include:
- Water line installation
- Septic excavation
- Power line trenching
- Utility repairs
- Utility extensions
Fence Building & Installation
Define boundaries, improve livestock management, and enhance access with fencing tailored to your property.
Fence Building & Installation
Our Services Include:
- Property boundary fencing
- Livestock fencing
- Gate installation
- Fence replacement
- New fence construction
Start Building a Better Property Today
Whether you’re preparing land for construction, improving access to a remote property, building a driveway, excavating a foundation, or creating a pond, Back Country Excavation is ready to help. We work with homeowners, landowners, and agriculture owners throughout Montrose, CO, to overcome site challenges and complete projects with quality workmanship and attention to detail. No matter the size or complexity of the project, we focus on creating practical solutions that help you make the most of your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Property improvement projects often come with important questions. Review answers about excavation, grading, site preparation, and land development services.
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We work with homeowners, landowners, and agriculture owners on residential, rural, agricultural, and remote properties throughout Colorado’s Western Slope.
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Yes. We provide free estimates so property owners can better understand project scope, site conditions, and available excavation solutions.
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Yes. We specialize in mountain terrain, steep slopes, remote access areas, and challenging site conditions that many contractors prefer not to take on.
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We provide foundation excavation, land clearing, grading, driveway installation, pond excavation, arena construction, utility trenching, utility repairs, and fence installation.
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Contact our team by phone or through the contact form. We’ll discuss your project and determine the best approach based on your property’s needs.
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Headquarters
Here to help with excavation, grading, site preparation, and property improvement projects.
Montrose, CO
Business Hours
Mon - Sun: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Service Areas
Proudly serving Montrose, CO, and communities throughout Colorado’s Western Slope. We help property owners improve accessibility, prepare sites, and develop land through excavation services tailored to their property’s needs.