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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Customers say: True professional

"The owner was able to fit me into his schedule and arrived promptly at the scheduled time. Within two hours he had the hill leveled out throughout my yard and even smoothed everything down by hand afterwards. Definitely would hire again for any future excavation and/or grading work."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shepherd Contracting
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Shepherd Contracting, we specialize in high-quality painting, demolition, and flooring services for residential and light commercial projects. Our team delivers clean execution, reliable timelines, and professional craftsmanship on every job. Whether it’s interior/exterior paint, precision demolition, or flooring installations including LVP, tile, and hardwood.\n\nWe focus on doing the job right the first time: proper prep, clean workspaces, clear communication, and consistent results. Serving our local community with integrity and attention to detail, Shepherd Contracting is your trusted partner for efficient, professional project execution.\n\nContact us today for a fast, transparent quote and dependable service you can trust.

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Chip's Tree Service
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Chips Tree and Landscape is committed to excellence 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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Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1132 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tenor Construction, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Flat Earth Grading, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Flat Earth Grading LLC is 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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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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DB Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over a decade of experience DB Excavation LLC is 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\nwe 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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Royster Construction Company, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 35 years of experience serving the Scottsdale area, ROYSTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC is the solution for all your Excavation needs.\n\nWe take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job.\n\nWe make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!\n\n

Response time30 mins
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H-Bros Excavating & Construction LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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