Site work that starts your project on solid ground
Every building project, driveway, and drainage fix starts with the same thing: dirt that has been moved correctly. Jones EarthWorks provides general excavation and site preparation for residential and light commercial projects across Adams and Arapahoe counties — clearing and grubbing, rough grading, digging for foundations and footings, preparing building sites, and getting a piece of raw ground ready for whatever goes on it next.
Because Jones EarthWorks is owner-operated, the process is simple. Wade walks the property with you, talks through what you're building and when, and looks at the things that actually drive the job: soil type, drainage, access for equipment, where spoils can go, and how the finished site needs to sit relative to the road and your other buildings. The written estimate you get is based on that walk — not on a satellite photo and a guess.
Typical excavation work we take on
- Site preparation for shops, barns, barndominiums, and homes
- Foundation and footing excavation support for builders and concrete crews
- Clearing and rough shaping of building envelopes and work areas
- Driveway and access cuts into new properties
- Pond, pit, and berm work on acreage properties
- Final cleanup and shaping so the next trade can start immediately
Why the site walk matters
Eastern Colorado ground is inconsistent. One end of a Strasburg property can be sand that caves the second you dig it; the other end can be clay that swells, holds water, and moves a foundation if it isn't handled right. That is exactly why we don't quote excavation off a map pin. On the site walk, Wade checks how the ground feels underfoot, where water already travels, and what your timeline looks like — so the estimate reflects the job you'll actually get, and the finished site drains and holds the way it should.
Our Bobcat E42 mini excavator is the right size for most residential and acreage work: strong enough for real digging and grading, compact enough to work around houses, fences, and trees without wrecking the rest of the property. For bigger pushes, grading and pad work pairs naturally with our grading and building pad services, and most site-prep projects also need material delivered — road base, fill, or gravel — which we can coordinate in the same mobilization.
Common questions
How much does excavation cost?
It depends on the size of the site, soil conditions, how much material has to move, and what happens with the spoils. That's why every estimate starts with a free on-site walk — you get a written number based on your actual ground, not a ballpark that changes later.
Do you work with builders and concrete contractors?
Yes. We regularly prep sites and dig ahead of concrete and building crews, and we coordinate timing so your builder isn't waiting on dirt work. Homeowners GC-ing their own project are welcome too.
How far out are you scheduling?
It varies with the season. Call (720) 277-9760 and Wade will give you a straight answer on current timing for your size of job.
Ready to break ground?
Tell us what you're building and where. Wade will walk the site with you and give you a written estimate.