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Avatar for Superior Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
Superior Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
4.6(
66
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ethan is a very smart and pleasant young man! He knows the business and answered all of my questions during the bidding process clearly and concisely. I was impressed with his and his crewâ s performance and work ethic. Any and all questions and concerns about the installation were addressed promptly and resolved. Ethan conversed in easily understood lay person language. The project was completed on time and exceeded my expectations. I would and do recommend Superior Outdoor Specialists for any project. The quality of their work is such that I have already found additional repair work from previous contractors that they will be fixing. I give them a hearty two thumbs up!"
Alumawood Pergola
Ledgestone Pizza Oven
Before and After
Alumawood Pergola
Pizza Oven and Barbecue

+128

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Daryl's Green And Trim Landscaping
Daryl's Green And Trim Landscaping
4.5(
263
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went very well. Daryl's crew did a great job and finished quickly. The wall looks great and they cleaned the worksite up when they left. Would definitely recommend and I would re-hire for another job."
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+55

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Balance Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
321
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some landscaping done over the summer by a different contractor but one thing that was overlooked in the design was proper drainage once a travertine walkway was installed. Based on the impact of the last monsoon that hit the east valley, there was a substantial amount of standing water between our house foundation and the new walkway. I met with Ravi who basically engineered a drainage system/network to get water out of our yard and direct it onto the street. His crew showed up on time and installed a series of catch basins that were interconnected. They also did some repair on the travertine that had "collapsed" due to errosion from the monsoon. The Balance crew worked extremely fast and were done in 3 days (this includes the 1st day which was a site survey along with the lay-out of the underground work to be done). Great team and Ravi was a pleasure to work with in getting out drainage problem resolved. I highly recommend this company for your landscaping projects."
Pver Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Paver, Turf, Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Balance Projects
Balance Landscape LLC
Elevated entertainment area with natural stone

+53

Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for AZ Home Services, LLC
AZ Home Services, LLC
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AZ home services LLC, has just completed a 1204 sqâ casita/storage room on our property. Their initial bid was very competitive and it fit with our budget. Jerry Finney was good to work with and implement our wishes. He listened to us and gave good advice when needed. He was mindful of our desires to keep costs down and found solutions when necessary. The workers and the quality of their work was very good. He is a very honest man who cares about his customers and his workers. We highly recommend him, and would definitely use him in the future. Some building inspectors mentioned to us that this project was moving faster than others they were involved with. We are very happy with the building he built for us and it exceeded our expectations."
Demo & New slab
Beam install
Framing
Drywall
Foam, Lath, Stucco

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
H-Bros Excavating & Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have worked with many contractors over the years and H-Bros Excavating is by far the best experience I have ever had. They showed up when they said they would to provide an estimate. They started the job at the time they said they would. They kept me informed of the progress, what was going to be needed, each next step, and met the completion time they projected. When they were almost done, I found that I had not communicated exactly what I needed and it wasn't done quite the way I had intended. After I was clear on what it was I wanted, without a blink, sour word, or any frustration, they simply went to work to give me what I wanted. The entire mistake was mine for not being clear and yet they were happy to fix what was almost done. All of this and the final bill was exactly what I had been originally quoted. You will not fine a more professional or personable company anywhere. Their attention to detail and desire to provide me with what I wanted is unparalled. I will use them again and I will recommend them to anyone needed an excavating company. You will not be disappointed. Dan"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chip's Tree Service
4.4(
177
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work on removing a large acacia tree including stump removal. They also planted two new trees and installed the water system. New trees are thriving. It’s been three years. The crew completed the jobs in a half day and were very tidy. A little high on price, but worth it."
LARGE TREE TRIMMING
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AFTER
Tree Trimming Chain Saw
Tree Trimming

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1357 neighbors recently requested a quote
Arnett Grading and Excavating
3.7(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I live in an HOA neighborhood. Our community hired him to excavate, move & re-slope an existing wash, in order to flow correctly. Great customer service"
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DXM Contracting, LLC
DXM Contracting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Apache Junction, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired this company to excavate our empty lot in Laveen to install empty conduits and properly grade the property. They did an excellent job from start to finish. The crew was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable about the excavation process. They completed the trenching for the conduits efficiently and made sure everything was placed correctly. The grading was done with great attention to detail, leaving the property level and ready for the next phase of construction. Communication was clear throughout the project, and they kept the job site clean and organized. I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone needing excavation or grading services."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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