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Canyon Edge Excavating

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Canyon Edge Excavating

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
38 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"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

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"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


Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading

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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023


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Flat Earth Grading, LLC

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Flat Earth Grading, LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
36 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

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.

"On time, professional and easy to work with "

Ramon M on August 2025

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.

"On time, professional and easy to work with "

Ramon M on August 2025


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American Works

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American Works

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
82 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be your go to excavation and grading contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were prompt and finished quickly. They even helped remove the old water line."

Stephan D on July 2024

Our mission is to be your go to excavation and grading contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were prompt and finished quickly. They even helped remove the old water line."

Stephan D on July 2024



Ortiz Trucking

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Ortiz Trucking

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11 years of experience

We are a family business very friendly we are always looking for work willing to work a full week even weekends you can trust us there has never been a bad job or terrible we've always heard perfect work from delivery to excavation to leveling we also do excavation for pools trenching septic tanks etc free estimates!!!

We are a family business very friendly we are always looking for work willing to work a full week even weekends you can trust us there has never been a bad job or terrible we've always heard perfect work from delivery to excavation to leveling we also do excavation for pools trenching septic tanks etc free estimates!!!



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OutWest Construction Solutions

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OutWest Construction Solutions

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7 years of experience

Commercial and Residential Full-Service Construction -Barn dominium -Garages -Remodels, Commercial and Residential -Demolition -Shops -Site Prep -Land Clearing -Grading -Excavation -Land Shaping -Concrete: custom residential, commercial, all kinds. -Canopies and Awnings -I-beam Structures Design Fabricate Installation -Iron Works -Design build metal structures for Ranches, Residential and Commercial -Metal Works -Onsite Welding and Fabrication

Commercial and Residential Full-Service Construction -Barn dominium -Garages -Remodels, Commercial and Residential -Demolition -Shops -Site Prep -Land Clearing -Grading -Excavation -Land Shaping -Concrete: custom residential, commercial, all kinds. -Canopies and Awnings -I-beam Structures Design Fabricate Installation -Iron Works -Design build metal structures for Ranches, Residential and Commercial -Metal Works -Onsite Welding and Fabrication



Cornerstone Construction Solutions LLC

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Cornerstone Construction Solutions LLC

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Welcome to Cornerstone Construction Solutions, LLC, where quality and integrity are the pillars of our work. Founded by Henry Appleby, with over 12 years of industry experience, we are a locally owned, family-operated construction company that is bonded, licensed, and insured. At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to excellence. Our dedication to doing the right thing, even when no one is looking, ensures that every project is completed with the utmost quality and efficiency. Clear communication is fundamental to our approach. We prioritize open dialogue with all parties involved to not only meet but exceed expectations. Whether it's laying the groundwork for a new home construction or constructing commercial pads and parking lots, we strive for perfection in every detail. Specializing in earthwork, our comprehensive range of services includes excavating, grading, geotextile fabric installation, erosion control, and building pads and retentions. Whether your project is residential or commercial, our expertise and capabilities guarantee exceptional results. At Cornerstone Construction Solutions, LLC, we are more than just builders; we are advocates for reliability, quality, and effective communication. Let us be the cornerstone of your next project.

Welcome to Cornerstone Construction Solutions, LLC, where quality and integrity are the pillars of our work. Founded by Henry Appleby, with over 12 years of industry experience, we are a locally owned, family-operated construction company that is bonded, licensed, and insured. At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to excellence. Our dedication to doing the right thing, even when no one is looking, ensures that every project is completed with the utmost quality and efficiency. Clear communication is fundamental to our approach. We prioritize open dialogue with all parties involved to not only meet but exceed expectations. Whether it's laying the groundwork for a new home construction or constructing commercial pads and parking lots, we strive for perfection in every detail. Specializing in earthwork, our comprehensive range of services includes excavating, grading, geotextile fabric installation, erosion control, and building pads and retentions. Whether your project is residential or commercial, our expertise and capabilities guarantee exceptional results. At Cornerstone Construction Solutions, LLC, we are more than just builders; we are advocates for reliability, quality, and effective communication. Let us be the cornerstone of your next project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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