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Canyon Edge Excavating

5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Canyon Edge Excavating

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over three decades of expertise, Canyon Edge Excavating is a leading contractor that services ALL of Arizona, specializing in a wide range of essential services. Their skilled team is equipped to handle everything from house pads and precision grading to intricate underground utilities and comprehensive water distribution systems. As an authority in the field, they are the trusted choice for projects that demand expert handling and deep experience with large machinery.

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025

With over three decades of expertise, Canyon Edge Excavating is a leading contractor that services ALL of Arizona, specializing in a wide range of essential services. Their skilled team is equipped to handle everything from house pads and precision grading to intricate underground utilities and comprehensive water distribution systems. As an authority in the field, they are the trusted choice for projects that demand expert handling and deep experience with large machinery.

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025

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CM Construction Inc

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CM Construction Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Independently owned & operated. Offering full construction and help during an emergency.

Independently owned & operated. Offering full construction and help during an emergency.

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tucson

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tucson

3.16(
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56 years of experience

You can call a Mr. Rooter plumber to handle At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional phone - (520) 624-0814.

"Day one had to loan technician tools to do job. Could not run temporary line as he had left it at another job. Was told emergency service would be applied to line replacement It was not. No show no call two days. When I called on friday to see what was up was told a manager would call back. He called but didnt know anything about me calling Friday. He was calling to collect for an uncompleted job. Debris were left at front door a pile of chipped cement where 90 year old blind woman has to pop out to get her newspaper. Then not once but two different times the same individual left the front porch chairs blocking the front door. Had she come out she could have fallen. They left her without water for 5 hours. Could not take her pills. Large Bush still tied up the way they left it. They went through all the trouble to run a solid ground wire from the street to house only to splice 2 ft away. To contact Mr Rooter Tucson you have to call Colorado. No local support. Says family owned but where is the family? Have photos to prove."

Billy C on September 2020

You can call a Mr. Rooter plumber to handle At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional phone - (520) 624-0814.

"Day one had to loan technician tools to do job. Could not run temporary line as he had left it at another job. Was told emergency service would be applied to line replacement It was not. No show no call two days. When I called on friday to see what was up was told a manager would call back. He called but didnt know anything about me calling Friday. He was calling to collect for an uncompleted job. Debris were left at front door a pile of chipped cement where 90 year old blind woman has to pop out to get her newspaper. Then not once but two different times the same individual left the front porch chairs blocking the front door. Had she come out she could have fallen. They left her without water for 5 hours. Could not take her pills. Large Bush still tied up the way they left it. They went through all the trouble to run a solid ground wire from the street to house only to splice 2 ft away. To contact Mr Rooter Tucson you have to call Colorado. No local support. Says family owned but where is the family? Have photos to prove."

Billy C on September 2020

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Butler Developments, LLC

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Butler Developments, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Butler Developments, LLC - LEADING THE WAY IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. Specializing in Custom Home Building and Commercial Services; new builds, renovations to existing buildings, remodeling all aspects of buildings, painting, roofing, concrete, etc... No job is too small or too big for Team Butler! We are a locally owned and operated company with highly trained professionals.

Butler Developments, LLC - LEADING THE WAY IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. Specializing in Custom Home Building and Commercial Services; new builds, renovations to existing buildings, remodeling all aspects of buildings, painting, roofing, concrete, etc... No job is too small or too big for Team Butler! We are a locally owned and operated company with highly trained professionals.

Ideal Building Solutions, LLC

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Ideal Building Solutions, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide General Contracting Services for commercial and residential building. We self perform many construction trades including Rough Carpentry, Concrete and Drywall, just to name a few.

We provide General Contracting Services for commercial and residential building. We self perform many construction trades including Rough Carpentry, Concrete and Drywall, just to name a few.

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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3 years of experience

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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