What Stutsman-gerbaz, Inc. does

Stutsman-Gerbaz, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned excavation and earthmoving contractor headquartered in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Founded in 1960 by Dick Stutsman and Jerry Gerbaz, the company operates within an approximately 30-mile service radius centered on Aspen and Snowmass, serving the Roaring Fork Valley. It is described as Aspen's oldest and largest excavation company, with a fleet of 110+ vehicles and machines (95% Caterpillar-branded) and a workforce of approximately 50–56 employees. The company delivers residential and commercial foundation excavation, deep foundation work, wet and dry utility installation, and specialty earthwork including pond and lake construction, stream rehabilitation, demolition, and road construction. As of 2023, Equipment World named it Contractor of the Year and reported revenue of approximately $11–13 million, nearly double the $5.5–7 million reported four years earlier.

The company differentiates primarily through its technology stack: GPS machine control (Trimble GCS900) adopted in 2016, OilQuick fully automatic quick-coupler systems installed across 16 excavators in 2019, tiltrotator/Variable Angle Boom technology introduced in 2018, and RodRadar live dig radar — the first deployment in North America — added in 2023. These technologies are credited with cutting excavation time by 25% on track-loader projects and improving overall project efficiency by 15%, while enabling single-operator multi-attachment workflows. Stutsman-Gerbaz sources equipment and technology through long-tenured partnerships with Caterpillar dealer Wagner Equipment Co. (50+ years), Trimble dealer SITECH Rocky Mountain, OilQuick Americas, AMI Attachments, and RodRadar.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts priced individually per scope, won via competitive public bidding for municipal and county work and via direct relationships with private developers, general contractors, and high-net-worth residential clients. Named customers include the City of Aspen Department of Utilities, Pitkin County, Shaw Construction, FCI Constructors, and Hansen Construction, with the latter describing Stutsman-Gerbaz as the "gold standard" for earthmoving in the valley. The book is anchored by municipal infrastructure (police stations, county facilities, fire stations, utilities) and commercial developers, with high-end custom home builders as a third pillar.

Name

Stutsman-gerbaz, Inc.

Legal name

Stutsman Gerbaz, Inc.

Website

https://sgearthmoving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stutsman-Gerbaz, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned excavation and earthmoving contractor serving the Aspen/Snowmass Roaring Fork Valley, specializing in residential and commercial foundations, utility installation, and specialty earthwork using a technology-forward, 95% Caterpillar fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Excavation and Earthmoving Services

NAICS

Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Hauling, Spoil Management & Disposal (Muck Away) (IMAFAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

Keywords

• Excavation services
• Utility installation
• Earthmoving services
• Foundation excavation
• Heavy civil construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Snowmass Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Excavation Services (Residential & Commercial Foundations): Project-based one-time fees for residential and commercial foundation excavation, deep foundations, and site preparation. Revenue earned per project with pricing based on scope, complexity, and equipment requirements.
2. Utility Installation Services: Wet utilities (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water) and dry utilities (electric, gas, communications) installation on a per-project basis. Includes septic systems and fire suppression infrastructure.
3. Specialty Services: Pond and lake construction, stream/river rehabilitation, demolition, road and street construction, and driveway services billed per project.
4. Equipment Fleet Operations: Revenue generated from the company's own fleet of 30+ Caterpillar machines and 110+ vehicles operating on billed projects. Fleet is predominantly Caterpillar (95%) including excavators, skid steers, track/wheel loaders, and dozers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stutsman-Gerbaz, Inc. is a multi-generational family-owned excavation and earthmoving contractor that provides foundation excavation (residential, commercial, and deep foundations), wet and dry utility installation (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, electric, gas, communications, septic systems, fire suppression), and specialty earthwork (pond/lake construction, stream rehabilitation, demolition, road and driveway construction) for government, commercial, and high-end residential clients in the Aspen/Snowmass Roaring Fork Valley region. Service delivery is supported by a 95% Caterpillar fleet of 30+ machines and 110+ vehicles equipped with GPS machine control, OilQuick quick-couplers, tiltrotators, and ground-penetrating radar.

Product overview

Stutsman Gerbaz Inc. is an excavation services company offering a unified suite of earthmoving and construction services rather than discrete software products. The core offerings include Excavation Services (residential, commercial, and deep foundation work), Utilities Services (wet/dry utilities, septic systems, fire suppression), and Specialty Services (pond/lake construction, demolition, road construction). Technology integration is a key differentiator, with proprietary applications of GPS/Positioning systems (Trimble GCS900, Caterpillar GPS/UTS), OilQuick quick coupler systems, and advanced machine control technology woven into service delivery. The company operates as a single integrated service delivery model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excavation Services Foundation excavation services including residential foundations, commercial foundations, and deep foundations for projects in the Roaring Fork Valley area.
• Utilities Services Wet and dry utility installation including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, potable and non-potable water, electric, gas, communications, septic systems, and fire suppressant tanks and hydrants.
• Specialty Services Specialized construction services including pond and lake construction, stream construction and rehabilitation, river rehabilitation, driveways, demolition, and road and street construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• GPS technology adoption in 2016 increased efficiency and productivity by 15% on overall projects, decreased downtime, and increased accuracy of finished product.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AMI AttachmentssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023AMI Attachments provides specialized buckets and attachment hardware (tilt buckets, demolition buckets, 96-inch tilt buckets) used on the company's excavators. Featured in AMI Attachments' 'Profile On Professionals' series showcasing Shay Stutsman. The attachments complement OilQuick quick-coupler systems.
• RodRadarsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023RodRadar provides live dig radar technology - ground-penetrating radar installed on excavator buckets for real-time detection of underground utilities and hazards. Stutsman-Gerbaz is the first in North America to test this technology. Promoted as 'THE FUTURE IS NOW!' by the company.
• Hansen ConstructionsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hansen Construction cited as a key customer and reference, with Blake Hansen stating 'the technologies they have been implementing are making them faster and more accurate with each new job.' Stutsman-Gerbaz is described as Hansen Construction's preferred sub-contractor on every job.
• Wagner Equipment Co. (Caterpillar Dealer)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2020Partnership with Wagner Equipment Co., the Caterpillar dealer for the region, spanning more than 50 years. Wagner provides equipment sales, service, support, and restoration work (e.g., restoring Shay Stutsman's 1949 Caterpillar D4). Brad Cofield, EVP of Wagner Equipment Co., stated 'Stutsman Gerbaz has been a valued partner to Wagner Equipment Co., for generations. They drive us to raise our game as a Cat dealer.' The company manages a 95% Caterpillar fleet of 30+ machines.
• SITECH Rocky Mountain (Trimble Dealer)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 January 2020Partnership with SITECH Rocky Mountain, the local SITECH dealer, for Trimble GCS900 Grade Control system installation and support. SITECH adapted a Wheel Loader kit to work on a track loader for dual GPS installation, believed to be the first such installation in the industry. The system provides real-time 3D positioning and grade information for operators.
• OilQuick AmericascoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019OilQuick Americas provides fully automatic quick-coupler technology (OQ45, OQ65, OQ80 models) for the company's 16 excavators. Shay Stutsman discovered the technology in Europe and brought it to North America. The system allows operators to change hydraulic attachments from inside the cab, increasing safety, speed, and efficiency. The company is a flagship/early adopter customer for OilQuick in North America.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ames Construction: Heavy civil and excavation contractor headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, with extensive mountain and infrastructure earthwork across the western U.S. Direct comparable in core excavation, utility installation, and site preparation services for both public and private sector clients.
• Barnard Construction Company: Heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, utilities, and infrastructure for public and private clients across the western U.S. Compares on excavation expertise, GPS/machine control adoption, and ability to execute complex mountain and urban projects.
• Whitaker Construction: Underground utility and excavation contractor serving the western U.S. with comparable wet/dry utility installation, site prep, and heavy civil capabilities. Similar project-based revenue model serving municipalities and developers in mountain and resort markets.

Others

• Trimble Inc. Provider of the GCS900 machine control and GPS positioning systems integrated throughout Stutsman Gerbaz's fleet. Technology partnership enables the precision and 15-25% productivity gains that distinguish the company.
• Caterpillar Inc. Heavy equipment manufacturer whose machines form the backbone of Stutsman Gerbaz's 30+ unit fleet. Caterpillar has featured the company in a multi-part promotional series and sponsored the Contractor of the Year award.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America, serving excavation and construction contractors with excavators, loaders, and GPS-equipped machinery. Indirect comparator for fleet utilization economics in the excavation services market.
• Wagner Equipment Co. Caterpillar dealer for the Rocky Mountain region with a 50+ year strategic partnership with Stutsman Gerbaz. Supplies the 95% Caterpillar fleet, supports GPS integrations, and represents the closest equipment/service partner relationship.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: Large publicly traded heavy civil contractor with broad earthwork, utilities, and site preparation capabilities across the U.S. Provides a scaled comparison point for unit economics in excavation services, though diversified into highways, airports, and large infrastructure.
• Kiewit Corporation: One of North America's largest employee-owned construction and engineering organizations, with significant heavy civil, earthwork, and utility installation operations. Comparable in core excavation capabilities but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Mortenson Construction: Major U.S. construction firm with strong mountain-state presence across commercial, civil, and renewable energy projects. Overlaps with Stutsman Gerbaz in serving Aspen-area developers and on large earthwork scopes, though Mortenson operates as a much broader general contractor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stutsman_gerbaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stutsman-gerbaz-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Stutsman-gerbaz, Inc.