Skilled Labor Isn't Cheap, And Cheap Labor Isn't Skilled!
When it comes to residential excavation, dirt work, and drainage, experience isn’t optional—it’s essential. At Conifer Dirtworks, we’ve seen too many homeowners pay the price for hiring the cheapest contractor instead of the most qualified. Poor grading and drainage work can lead to serious long-term issues like flooding, foundation damage, and erosion—especially with Colorado’s heavy rains and snowmelt.
Brian, the owner of Conifer Dirtworks, brings over 35 years of experience to every project. He spent years cutting roads for the Forest Service, passing every inspection with flying colors. Unlike many new contractors with little oversight or real-world training, Brian understands how water flows, how soil behaves, and how to build solutions that last.
Unfortunately, we’ve heard countless stories of inexperienced contractors with a skid steer offering low bids and leaving homeowners with drainage disasters. A few months of work can’t compete with decades of expertise.
Before you hire an excavation contractor, ask these questions:
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have?
• Have you done similar projects in my area?
• How do you handle drainage to prevent long-term erosion or flooding?
• Can you show references or past work?
Bottom line: A cheap job done wrong can cost more in the long run. When you hire Conifer Dirtworks, you’re getting quality, accountability, and results that hold up through Colorado’s toughest weather.