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Excavation & site prep

Excavation & grading in Utah County

The work under the finished project: digging, grading, trenching, and prep for concrete, drainage and retaining walls. We work with compact equipment built for residential yards.

  • 5.0 · 20 Google reviews
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View from an excavator cab digging a deep residential excavation
Excavation from the cab

What we do

Excavation & site prep services

Grading & leveling

Set the grade for lawns, patios and landscapes so water drains away from the house.

Trenching

Trenches for irrigation, drainage, utilities and landscape lines.

Concrete prep

Dig-out, forms and compacted base for patios, walkways, pads, curbing and driveway extensions.

Drainage prep

Grading and trenching to move water where it should go.

Retaining walls

Boulder and block walls, from the dig-out, base and drainage to the finished wall. About retaining walls

Demo & removal

Remove old concrete, soil, grass and rock to clear the way for the new project.

Concrete prep, start to finish

A driveway extension in three steps

The concrete only lasts as long as what's under it.

Compact track loader digging out a side yard
Step 1 · Dig outOld soil removed to the right depth.
Plate compactor packing gravel base next to a driveway
Step 2 · Base & compactionRoad base spread and compacted.
Finished concrete driveway extension along a fence
Step 3 · FinishedConcrete on a solid, level base.

Google reviews

Solid work, done right

★★★★★

Sergio helped me with a few landscape retaining walls in my backyard, they turned out great!

Aaron K. · Retaining walls · Google review
★★★★★

Sergio and his crew were awesome! They did great work, communicated well throughout the whole process, were honest and trustworthy. I would recommend them to anyone and will use them again in the future. We hired them to do a whole remodel of our landscaping including installing sprinklers, cement curbing, sod and xeriscaping. It turned out great, we are very pleased with the quality and care that went into their work.

Brandon H. · Full landscape remodel · Google review
★★★★★

Sergio did a great job explaining what was going on with our system and explaining different options to fix it within our budget! We came up with a plan and he was diligent and honest with his work. Everything looks and works fantastic! A+

Joshua J. · Sprinkler system · Google review

Service area

Based in Springville, working across Utah County

Sprinkler repairs mostly stay close to home. Bigger landscape and excavation projects can go anywhere along the Wasatch Front. Not sure if you're in range? Send a text and ask.

  • SpringvilleHome base
  • Mapleton
  • Spanish Fork
  • Salem
  • Payson
  • Provo
  • Orem
  • Wasatch FrontLarger projects

Questions

Common questions

What size jobs do you take on?

Mostly residential: yards, side yards, driveway extensions, pads, trenches, retaining walls and full yards on new builds. Larger projects can go anywhere along the Wasatch Front.

Can you get equipment into my backyard?

We use compact equipment like mini excavators and skid steers for residential work. Send a photo of your gate or side yard and we'll tell you what fits.

Will you prep for my concrete or landscape contractor?

Yes. We do the dig-out, grading and base so the next trade starts on a solid, level base.

Do underground utilities get marked first?

Yes. Before any digging, buried lines are marked through Blue Stakes of Utah, the state's 811 service.

Are estimates free?

Yes. Text photos of the area and we'll set up a time to look at it in person.

Need dirt moved?

Call or text Sergio for a free site walk. Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

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