Your trusted excavation partner in the Four Corners region.
Your trusted excavation partner in the Four Corners region.
Site Preparation
Excavation
Underground Utilities
Septic Systems
Sewer Line Repair
Demolition
Retaining Walls
Road Construction
Land Clearing
Grading
5.0 Star on Google
A+ BBB Rating
7+ Years Serving the Four Corners
Certified OWTS Installer
Our Construction Services
Our Core Services
From clearing raw land to installing underground utilities, we handle every phase of site development for residential and commercial projects.
Residential Construction
We specialize in full infrastructure installation on raw land, including land clearing, grading, utility hookups, septic systems, driveways, and access roads. Whether you're building a new home or adding to an existing property, our crew works closely with builders to ensure precise excavation for footers, stem walls, and foundations. We handle the hard rock common in the Durango area and connect you with builders, plumbers, and electricians to keep your project moving.
- Free estimates with transparent pricing
Commercial Construction
From subdivision infrastructure to commercial building pads, we bring 3D smart grade GPS satellite technology to every commercial project. This technology eliminates traditional grade stakes and surveying, saving approximately $90,000 in surveying costs on a typical commercial job. We handle stormwater management, main utility lines, large-scale grading, and compaction testing for projects with dirt work up to $1.5 million.
- 3D smart grade GPS technology
- Government and CDOT contract experience
About Us
A JOB WELL DONE
The words we live by every day on every job.
Animas Excavating is a licensed and insured General Excavation Contractor based in Durango, Colorado. We've been building infrastructure in the Four Corners region since 2018, handling everything from clearing raw land and installing underground utilities to septic systems, sewer line repairs, and commercial site development.
What sets us apart is our 3D smart grade GPS satellite technology. Instead of traditional grade stakes and string line, we use software and satellites to grade with precision. It makes us faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective than competitors still using old-school methods.
Founded by Mike Zarlingo, we bring deep local knowledge and a hands-on approach to every project. From your first call through the bidding process, you can count on prompt, professional communication every step of the way. Our crew is led by Mike and foreman Ben Keil, and every project is overseen to make sure the work gets done on time, within budget, and to spec.
Mike Zarlingo
Owner / Operator
People, Quality, and Innovation
We are a full-service, fully insured and bonded, privately owned small business serving the Four Corners Region.
People
Our crew is local and homegrown, built on experience and trust. We invest in our people for the long haul, training operators from the ground up and keeping good crew members year after year. Foreman Ben Keil is a good example. He started with zero experience and worked his way up to running our crews. Mike Zarlingo leads with that same standard, and we treat every customer with honesty and consideration.
Quality
We'd rather do the job right the first time than come back to fix it later. That means careful planning, accurate grading, quality workmanship, and site preparation that's built to last. We take pride in delivering reliable results that stand the test of time, helping property owners avoid costly issues down the road. It's the standard our crew brings to every project, and it shows in our 5.0 Google rating across 24 reviews.
Innovation
We're a technology company that happens to do excavation. Our 3D smart grade GPS technology replaces grade stakes and string line with satellite-guided precision, using the same equipment the surveyors use. On a typical commercial job, that can cut around $90,000 in surveying costs, because you're not paying a surveyor to come out every week to reset broken stakes. It's how we work faster and keep our pricing competitive.
Comprehensive Excavation Services
No project is too large or too small for our specialized fleet of equipment.
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Site Preparation and Grading
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Excavation (including rock excavation)
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Underground Utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, gas)
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Sewer Line Repair (from the main to your house)
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Septic Systems (certified OWTS installer)
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Roads and Driveways
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Demolition (residential and commercial)
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Retaining Walls
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Land Clearing
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3D Smart Grade GPS Technology
200
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Projects Completed
Proudly Serving Southwest Colorado
Animas Excavating serves Durango, Bayfield, Hesperus, Mancos, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, and communities throughout the Four Corners region. We understand the unique geological challenges of Southwest Colorado, from hard rock excavation to engineered septic systems for difficult terrain, and we bring local expertise to every project.
Our Clients Testimonials
What Our Customers Say?
100
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Customers Satisfaction
Explore Our Work
Our Projects
Take a closer look at the projects we've completed to see the quality and scale of work that Animas Excavating delivers across the Four Corners region.
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Your Trusted Excavation Partner
Animas Excavating is a licensed and insured General Excavation Contractor based in Durango, Colorado.
Address:
2942 E 4th Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Phone Number:
(970) 403-2787
Email Address:
mike@animasexcavating.com