Planet Excavation

Planet Excavation Planet Excavation is your local excavation contractor serving Durango and the Four Corners region. If it involves dirt, call us.

We provide earthwork, utilities, and demolition with skilled operators and modern equipment to deliver safe, quality results.

One more septic system installed for a happy client. Choose a company that makes sure your system is installed properly!...
09/01/2026

One more septic system installed for a happy client. Choose a company that makes sure your system is installed properly!
Call us today for any and all of your septic needs.
970-880-0590

🚧 Alley Project Kickoff 🚧Planet Excavation is kicking off a new project for the City of Durango at Rotary Park Alley. Ou...
08/26/2026

🚧 Alley Project Kickoff 🚧

Planet Excavation is kicking off a new project for the City of Durango at Rotary Park Alley. Our crew is starting by tearing out the old asphalt and preparing the alley for the upcoming improvements.

✅ Asphalt demolition
✅ Material removal and haul-off
✅ Proper groundwork and preparation
✅ Getting the alley ready for the next phase

We’re proud to serve our community and help improve the places we all use every day. Stay tuned for updates as the project moves forward.

Quality construction starts with quality groundwork. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

👷🏻 The Jobs Others Won’t Take 💪🏻We are not your average excavation contractor. We take on the jobs that require planning...
08/24/2026

👷🏻 The Jobs Others Won’t Take 💪🏻

We are not your average excavation contractor. We take on the jobs that require planning, precision, and the ability to adapt when site conditions are less than ideal.

No job is too tricky or too small for Planet Excavation. From tight access and difficult terrain to straightforward residential installations, our crew has the equipment and experience to handle the work safely and efficiently.

✅ Septic system excavation
✅ Tank and component installation
✅ Careful grading and backfill
✅ Solutions for challenging job sites

When the job is complicated, call the crew that knows how to figure it out. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

💧 Waterline Installation Starts Below Ground 💧A dependable waterline begins with proper excavation and preparation. Our ...
08/21/2026

💧 Waterline Installation Starts Below Ground 💧

A dependable waterline begins with proper excavation and preparation. Our crew handles every stage carefully to protect the pipe and provide lasting support once the trench is closed.

✅ Safe and efficient trench excavation
✅ Proper bedding and pipe support
✅ Carefully placed backfill
✅ Thorough compaction and site cleanup

The work underneath matters. Proper trench preparation, bedding, and backfill help protect the waterline and reduce the risk of future settlement.

Quality construction starts with quality groundwork. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

🚧 Animas River Trail Update 🚧Progress continues on the Animas River Trail as our crews focus on the details that bring ...
08/18/2026

🚧 Animas River Trail Update 🚧

Progress continues on the Animas River Trail as our crews focus on the details that bring the first phase together.

✅ Fine-tuning the final grade
✅ Smoothing and shaping the trail
✅ Preparing surrounding areas
✅ Beginning landscaping work

Getting the finish grade right creates a clean, polished result and prepares this section of the trail for completion. With landscaping now underway, the first phase is starting to take its finished form.

The details make the difference. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

08/15/2026

Having the right equipment is only half the job.
Having the right, talented operators to ensure your job is done correctly is how we get your projects to 100%
Choose a company that goes all the way to make sure you are getting exactly what you ordered.

🐾 Built With Purpose 🚧It’s always rewarding to see a project come together, especially one that creates a better space f...
08/13/2026

🐾 Built With Purpose 🚧

It’s always rewarding to see a project come together, especially one that creates a better space for our local Humane Society. From the groundwork to the finishing touches, our crew was proud to be part of it.

✅ Proper drainage
✅ Fresh pea gravel
✅ New play features
✅ Clean, finished space

A finished project is more than the final result. It represents careful planning, quality groundwork, and a crew committed to doing the job right from start to finish.

Another project complete and ready to serve the community. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

🚧 Protection Starts Underground 🚧Our crew is installing a large foundation drain at the Upper Pine project, creating a r...
08/10/2026

🚧 Protection Starts Underground 🚧

Our crew is installing a large foundation drain at the Upper Pine project, creating a reliable path for groundwater to flow away from the structure rather than collecting around it.

✅ Large-scale drainage installation
✅ Proper placement around the foundation
✅ Helps control groundwater buildup
✅ Built for dependable long-term performance

Foundation drainage may disappear once the project is complete, but it plays a major role in protecting everything built above it. This is the kind of groundwork that has to be done right the first time.

The work underneath matters. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

👷🏻‍♂️ Strong Foundations Support Strong Communities 👷🏻‍♂️Progress continues at the fire station as our crews begin backf...
08/03/2026

👷🏻‍♂️ Strong Foundations Support Strong Communities 👷🏻‍♂️

Progress continues at the fire station as our crews begin backfilling around the foundation. This important step helps establish the surrounding grade and prepares the site for the next phase of construction.

✅ Backfilling around the foundation
✅ Building up the surrounding grade
✅ Compacting material for a stable base
✅ Keeping the project moving forward

The finished building may get all the attention, but quality construction starts with the work underneath. Proper groundwork helps create a dependable foundation for a facility that will serve and protect our community for years to come.

Proud to help build what our community depends on. 💪

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

🚧 Animas River Trail Progress 🚧The Animas River Trail is taking shape as crews continue forming and pouring concrete alo...
07/31/2026

🚧 Animas River Trail Progress 🚧

The Animas River Trail is taking shape as crews continue forming and pouring concrete along the new section. Each completed pour brings the project another step closer to a smooth, durable trail for the community to enjoy.

📍 Serving Durango & surrounding areas.
📞 970-880-0590
📧 [email protected]

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649 E College Drive
Durango, CO
81301

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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