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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excavated for ICF pool. They truly take pride in every aspect of their work."
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
BIOGRO

+12

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hampton Cobey Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They're awesome, they are so good! Brian Hampton is phenomenal. They over deliver in everything they do. They truly are awesome. I've already recommended them to other people."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mingus Shadows Landscaping And Hardscaping, LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job of extending our water line for irrigation purposes as well as repairing leaks near the well. I would highly recommend them."
Response time10 hrs
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Morris Excavating
4.3(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Great to work with. He understood my needs and exceeded them. I will use again without a second thought. If you need any grading to be done Morris Excavating is who you want."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Cattle guard
Cattle guard

+5

Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Nostab Tractor Solutions- Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scottgave me a fair price for mowing at my retirement property in Prescott. So I hired him. He was quick and did it right away. A local resident advised the work was good. So I'm happy and expect to hire Nostab again when cutting is next needed."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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I Dig You
4.5(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to hear back."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bagdad, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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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