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.
- GPS-assisted precision grading
- 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
Your Trusted Excavation Partner
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 expertise and a hands-on approach to every project. We return calls within two hours, get on site within two to three days, and deliver bids within five days. Our crew is led by Mike and foreman Ben Keil, and every project is overseen to ensure work is completed 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 built on experience and trust. Mike Zarlingo brings decades of construction and business expertise, and foreman Ben Keil grew from zero experience to running crews and operating our 3D smart grade GPS in just three years. We treat every customer with honesty and consideration.
Quality
We use 3D smart grade GPS satellite technology to deliver precision grading that traditional methods can't match. No grade stakes, no string line, no weekly surveyor visits. Just accurate, efficient earthwork backed by a 5.0 Google rating across 24 reviews.
Innovation
We're a technology company that happens to do excavation. Our 3D smart grade system uses the same satellite equipment as professional surveyors, cutting approximately $90,000 in surveying costs on a typical commercial job. It's why we're faster and more cost-effective than the competition.
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.
Request a Free Estimate
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within two hours.
Let’s Work
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