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Local Contractors
Local People Who Build, Dig, Install, Service--
Earthmoving- Driveways
When you are
ready to put in a driveway call Rodger Johnson.
He is great with heavy machinery, and presently has several pieces of equipment. Rodger
has put in a lot of driveways for us and our customers and we recommend him highly. Rodger can operate
front end loaders, graders, trenchers, and bulldozers. Rodger charges $150 to mobilize
plus $70/hour. The average 300' driveway will take about 6 hours.
Home: 719-379-2791 Cell:
719-588-6961
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Small Equipment on the job
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The Big Cat Clearing a Driveway in the high county
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Rincon Surveyors - Alamosa
Builders Our neighbor on Salomon Rd has built many nice
houses in the SDCR Area. He was born in Costilla County and is a great resource
for local permits, regulations and sub-contractors. His name is E.C. Cordova and he has contracted some work for us. E.C. completed a home recently in Unit A-1 for a gentleman from Europe based on his specifications and the
two of them did not meet until after the home was completed. All the business was conducted by phone, email, fax, letters
and TRUST. His Phone is: 719-379-3293
Keith Hard (De Priest Construction, LLC) is actively doing many projects in the San Luis Valley
area. Recently we have noticed some lovely big homes in Forbes Park with De Priest Construction signs on them. We
have always had good reports from folks using them and feel good recommending them. At one time he was also representing
a line of lower priced, modular cabins and homes called Sierra Blanca Homes. Keith lives
in Blanca. His phone numbers are 719-379-3879, and 719-588-0471. Keith's brother Don Hard is also doing foundation work and other construction and was working on
a project with EC Cordova across the street from our house. He would be a good person to talk to about your project
and we can get you in touch with him if you let us know.
Handy Men
We have had work done by a father /son team of handymen. They are both good carpenters and father
Dave is good with electrical work. Both are hard workers and do a quality job.Joe bought land from us, several years
ago, and his dad moved to Costilla County about two years ago. They will work by
the job or by the hour. They have helped with new construction , and I have received good reports back.
DAVE & JOE EMERICK
HOME: 719-379-3812
JOE CELL: 719-588-4453
DAVE CELL: 719-588-4454
Typical well depth in the "Valley" ( Elevation 7500-7700')
is 110'. In the Sangre De Cristo Ranch Area, below 9000' wells typically are 150' to 400' deep. In Forbes
Park, wells typically are 200' deep. Typical complete well prices as of April 2006 range from $6000 to $10,000.
The
well driller will usually obtain the permit from the Colorado Sate Department of Water Resources. Most well permits for 5-acre
parcels are
for inside domestic use only. In the Sangre De Cristo Ranches, augmented well permits are available
which allow for watering a small garden, flowers and trees. Well drillers will recommend a high flow rate-up to the permitted
15 gallons/minute. This results in a much more expensive deeper well with a big pump, which most alternate power systems (
wind and solar) cannot handle. In Wolfgang's opinion 2-5 gallons per minute is enough. 2 GPM is equivalent to 2880 gallons
per day, more than enough for 99% of households.
We have listed below several well drillers that drill in the San
Luis Valley. Since no one will know the well depth before hand, they will often
quote a cost per foot, mobilization ,
plus the sum of several parts. This makes it very difficult to compare estimates. Get at least two estimates and request a
fixed price for a complete 110' and a complete 300' well.
The
above Well Drillers come from the Walsenburg Area. We also have well drillers to the in Alamosa and Monte Vista:
Heersink Drilling-1106 County Rd. 12S, Alamosa CO 81101 - 9147
Telephone: 719-589-5407
Spencer
Water Well Drilling 239 N. County Rd. 2E, Monte Vista, CO 81144 - 9550
Telephone: 719-852-3281
The less expensive drillers often have a long waiting list. Ask about a start date.
Sign a contract,
with a small deposit. The balance is due upon completion.
Another local contractor is Mike
Lydeen. He lives at 28416 Pueblo Ave, Blanca CO 81123. Before moving to Blanca, he held a general contractor's license
in California. He is our local expert/ supplier of solar panels, wind turbines, solar well pumps and all other accessories
needed for a self contained power system.
Here is his information:
SUNNY
DAZE CONSTRUCTION, LLC - Sales, Service, Installation of Wind Energy, Solar, Geo-Thermal, ICF's,
SIP's, Logs, Excavations, Road Work. Contact Mike Lydeen, Phone (719) 379-2663 or (719) 580-4910,
Email: sunnydazellc@yahoo.com
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