Ramstetter Excavating, Inc.Golden, ColoradoGolden, COIn service since 1958Since 1958
Ramstetter Excavating has been digging in and around Golden since 1958. We excavate and grade building sites and driveways, put in and repair water and sewer lines, and install septic systems as a licensed contractor in Jefferson County. The yard is on West 12th Place, and the number is the one on our sign.
Three lines of dirt work
Each one has its own page with photos and plain answers. If you’re not sure which one your job falls under, call and describe it.
01
Excavation & grading
Building pads, foundation digs, driveway cuts and lot grading, on flat ground and on foothills slopes.
More on excavation
02
Water & sewer lines
New water and sewer service lines, and repairs to old ones, in residential streets and on hillside lots.
More on service lines
03
Septic systems
Septic installs and repairs from a contractor on Jefferson County Public Health’s licensed list.
More on septic
Sixty-eight years, one name on the door
Ramstetter Excavating started work in Golden on July 1, 1958, by the Better Business Bureau’s records. It became Ramstetter Excavating, Inc. in 1986, and the Ramstetter family owns it today.
- 1958
- Business starts in Golden on July 1.
- 1986
- Incorporated as Ramstetter Excavating, Inc.
- 2026
- David Ramstetter, owner. Licensed septic contractor in Jefferson County. A+ with the BBB.
The shop sign, from the company’s Facebook page. Dates from the Better Business Bureau and Jefferson County Public Health (list revised 10/5/26).
From our own camera roll
Every photo on this site came off the Ramstetter Excavating Facebook page. No stock pictures, no stand-ins.
- 01Site work beside a new house, downtown Denver on the horizon.
- 02Hillside trench, blue water pipe ready to go in.
- 03Working a rocky cut in a pine canyon.
- 04Digging along a new slab, laser level set.
- 05The stake-bed Ford, logo on the door.
What customers wrote on Google
Three people have reviewed Ramstetter Excavating on Google. All three gave five stars, and two left a few words about the crew.
“Butch and his guys are absolutely wonderful to work with very knowledgeable and skilled.”
“Company is prompt, friendly and professional!”
Good to know before the machines show up
Short answers to the questions people ask on the first call, with the sources linked.
Is Ramstetter Excavating licensed for septic work?
Yes. Ramstetter Excavating, Inc. is on Jefferson County Public Health’s list of licensed OWTS contractors, the county’s term for septic installers. The copy we checked was revised October 5, 2026.
How long has the company been in business?
Since July 1, 1958. That is the start date on the Better Business Bureau’s file. The company incorporated in 1986, and the shop sign still reads “In Service Since 1958.”
Who owns Ramstetter Excavating?
David Ramstetter is the owner and the contact on the county’s license list. The Better Business Bureau also lists Patricia and Gordon Ramstetter as owners.
Where is the yard?
16570 W 12th Pl, Golden, CO 80401. The office phone is (303) 279-1364, the same number that is on the sign.
Does a new septic system need a permit in Jefferson County?
Yes. New and replacement systems need an OWTS permit from Jefferson County Public Health before work starts, and the county inspects the system before it is covered. The rules are in the county’s OWTS regulations.
How do I get a price?
Call (303) 279-1364 or send the job ticket with the address and what needs digging. A few phone photos of the site help.
Tell us about the job
Call the yard, send an email, or fill out the ticket. The ticket opens your own email app with everything filled in, so it reaches the office like any other email.
303-279-1364- ramexsite@aol.com
- Yard
- 16570 W 12th Pl, Golden, CO 80401. Get directions