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Bobcat Mini Excavator Durango
Durango Septic runs a Bobcat mini excavator, which means we can handle jobs with tight access, steep terrain, and the kind of precision work that bigger machines can't do without tearing up your property. Family-owned, five-star rated, and experienced enough to know when to use it and when not to. We've been hauling this machine up mountain grades across Southwest Colorado for years.
• Family Owned
• 20+ years experience
• Residential & commercial
• Emergency Scheduling Available
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Septic Tank Bobcat Mini Excavator
Some septic jobs need more than a shovel. Durango Septic is one of the few septic companies in the area to run a Bobcat mini excavator . This means having the right tool for tight access, steep terrain, and the kind of precision work that bigger machines can't do without tearing up your property.
BOBCAT MINI EXCAVATOR PRICING:
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Bobcat Mini Excavator
$425 includes mobilization and up to two hours of on-site excavation work. Additional time is billed at $140 per hour. Most standard residential jobs fall within the base rate.
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Manual Labor
Available at $140 per hour in 15-minute increments for any hand work needed alongside excavation.
Why CHOOSE Durango Septic
We built this Service.
We take it personally.
Our Bobcat mini excavator is purpose-built for the kind of terrain and access conditions that come with properties across Southwest Colorado. Tight lots, sloped yards, narrow gates, remote sites means this machine gets in where larger excavators can't, and it does the work cleanly without turning your entire yard into a construction zone.
We use it across a range of septic-related jobs. Exposing tank and distribution box openings for riser installation. Digging profile pits to help engineers complete their septic system designs. Supporting new installations and repairs that require precise excavation. If you're a homeowner whose service requires access work that goes beyond hand digging, this is the equipment for the job. Durango Septic will bring it, we run it, and we clean up after ourselves.
“When your septic tank backs up, it is really bad news. I called Superior Septic and no one returned my call. Then I called Durango Septic and got them immediately. They arrived within the hour. Philip was able to tell me accurately what the problem was and what needed to be done. and he got to work digging. He showed me the blockage and fixed it. they were prompt, knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. I could not be more pleased with a service I got from Durango Septic.”
WE answer the phone
Call us with a question , a septic emergency, or if you just need advice on what septic services you might require. We're here to give an honest assessment.
We educate, not just service
We give every customer a complimentary rundown of their system, including what's going on, what to watch for, how to get more years out of it.
Your trusted septic system advisors
We look at your system and recommend what makes sense. If it doesn't need pumping, we'll tell you, and we will explain why.
Serving the whole Four Corners region
Durango, Hesperus, Mancos, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Ignacio — if you're nearby, we serve you.
SIGNS YOU NEED EXCAVATOR SERVICES
Not every septic job needs heavy equipment, but when it does, having the right machine matters. Here are the situations where our mini excavator is the right call.
Your tank or distribution box needs to be exposed for riser installation or repairs
A repair requires digging that goes beyond what hand tools can manage
You're a property owner or engineer who needs a profile pit dug for system design
Your system is on a sloped, remote, or tight-access property
A new installation requires site preparation or backfill work
Previous service has left your access point buried deep
FREQUENTLY ASKED
FAQ's
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A profile pit is a test excavation dug to expose the soil layers on a property. Engineers use them to evaluate soil composition and drainage capacity when designing a new septic system. If you're working with an engineer on a new installation or replacement system, they may require a profile pit as part of their design process. We dig them.
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That's the whole point of running a mini excavator rather than a full-size machine. It's built for tight gates, steep grades, narrow lots, and the kind of rugged terrain that's common across Southwest Colorado. If you're unsure whether it can access your specific site, call us and describe what you're working with.
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The base rate covers mobilization and two hours on site, which handles most standard residential jobs. Profile pits, multi-point exposures, or more complex access work may take additional time. We'll scope it out and give you a realistic estimate before we start.
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Yes. We don't leave open excavations on your property. Once the work requiring access is complete, we backfill and do our best to restore the surface to its prior condition.
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Our excavator services are focused on septic-related work — installations, repairs, riser access, and profile pits. If you have a project that connects to your septic system, we're the right call. For general excavation outside that scope, we'd recommend a dedicated excavation contractor.
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Durango, Colorado 81301
Hours
Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM
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