Excavation services in Colorado Springs: sewer, septic, water lines, and the digging in between.
Underground utility work for homes and businesses across Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Every service below starts with a look at the real problem and a written price before we dig.
Sewer lateral · locate green
Sewer line repair & replacement
Absolute Excavating repairs and replaces residential and commercial sewer lines in Colorado Springs. We run a camera first so you only pay for what is actually broken, not a guess and not an upsell.
$1,500 – $8,000+Typical range · free written estimate
- Full sewer main replacement, residential and commercial
- Spot repairs for isolated cracks, bellies, and breaks
- Root intrusion cutting and removal
- Trenchless pipe lining where the line qualifies
- Same-day emergency sewer repair when we can get there
- Post-repair camera confirmation and City of Colorado Springs permit handled
Tank + drain field · rural lots
Septic system installation & repair
Absolute Excavating installs, repairs, and inspects septic systems on rural and semi-rural properties across El Paso County, including Black Forest, Peyton, and Falcon. Permitted, to county code, by a crew that knows this soil.
Install from $8,000 · Repairs from $1,200Free on-site consultation
- New septic system design and installation, conventional and aerobic
- Septic tank replacement and repair
- Drain field repair and replacement
- Pre-purchase septic inspections with a written report
- El Paso County permit applications and final inspection sign-off
- Emergency septic line repairs
Camera enters at the cleanout
Sewer camera inspection
Absolute Excavating runs HD sewer camera inspections in Colorado Springs for homeowners with a problem and buyers before closing. You see exactly what is underground before spending a dollar on repairs.
Flat-rate diagnosticCredited toward any repair you book with us
- Full HD waterproof camera run through the main sewer line
- Finds cracks, root intrusion, grease buildup, bellies, and collapses
- Written diagnostic report you can hand to a seller or a lender
- Recommended for every home purchase and any home over 20 years old
- Pinpoints the exact repair spot, so we dig one hole instead of three
- Locates line depth and path before any excavation work
Water service · locate blue
Water line repair & replacement
Absolute Excavating repairs and replaces water service lines in Colorado Springs. Main line breaks, low pressure, discolored water: we find the problem, expose it cleanly, and get your water back on fast.
$1,000 – $6,000+Typical range · free written estimate
- Water main break emergency repair
- Full service line replacement, meter to house
- Pressure loss diagnosis and repair
- Copper, PVC, and poly line installation, buried below frost depth
- Meter pit and curb stop repair; undersized line upgrades
- Excavated area restored after the repair
Foundations · trenching · grading
Site excavation & grading
Beyond utilities, Absolute Excavating handles site prep, foundation excavation, backfill, and grading for residential and light commercial projects around Colorado Springs. Dense clay and decomposed granite are what we dig every week.
Custom quoteFree on-site estimate
- Foundation excavation for basements and footings
- Site clearing, rough grading, and finish grading
- Backfill and soil compaction
- Utility trenching for electric, gas, and telecom
- French drains and drainage solutions
Sewer backup or main break? Call now.
Every hour a backup sits, it costs more to fix. Matt responds personally to urgent calls in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Call the moment something goes wrong.
Mon–Sat 8am–6pm · emergency calls always welcome
Not sure which one you need?
Call and describe what's happening. Matt will tell you what it probably is, what it usually costs, and what to do next.