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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Fort Mcdowell - Updated Nov 2026

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Shepherd Contracting
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently had vinyl plank flooring installed in our living room and hallway, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From the very beginning, Shepherds Contracting was transparent, informative, and fair with pricing. The installation itself was seamless—no gaps, no mess, and absolutely no stress. The craftsmanship and professionalism truly stood out. If you’re looking for a company that delivers quality work with care and integrity, Shepherds Contracting is it!"
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+40

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chip's Tree Service
4.3(
186
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Mcdowell, 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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Tree Trimming Chain Saw
Tree Trimming

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Campbell Excavation
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Campbell is locally owned and operated. We pride ourselves on prompt responses, character and quality of work. We can handle everything from land clearing, grading, demolition and all aspects of debris hauling.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Royster Construction Company, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fort Mcdowell, 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
Holm Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Benjamin 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Polk Grading, LLC
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Nick after another excavator no call no showed. Nick was able to step in and get me on his schedule in a few days. Communication between Nick and my GC was excellent. Rough grade on the site, trenching for foundation and sewer lines. Everything was done on time and on plan. No hesitation to recommend his service."
Sewer trenchs
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
White Brothers Inc
4.7(
139
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good work at a good price.  Finished work on time and as agreed.  The only negative I can list is that the workers were told to stay and clean up the yard of all their debris and as soon as Paul White left they were gone within two minutes leaving me to clean up.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Balance Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
324
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Such a great company! Ravi was so professional, kind, always there to help organize. His crew, lead by Carlos included such happy, skilled, hardworking men. On time everyday ( even my neighbors noticed). They excavated old concrete& cement pavers. Installed with great craftsmanship pavers on sidewalk, edges of driveway. Did extra things to make it all perfect. I hit the jackpot finding this company. Highly recommend!"
Pver Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Paver, Turf, Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Balance Projects
Balance Landscape LLC
Elevated entertainment area with natural stone

+53

Response time2 days
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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