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

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Credit card accepted

"Absolutely love how my bathroom remodel turned out! The team at Shepherd Contracting was super professional and made the whole process so easy. They worked fast but didn’t cut any corners, and everything looks amazing. Communication was great the whole way through, and they actually stuck to the timeline (which never happens with renovations lol). Plus, they kept everything really clean, which I totally appriciated. If you’re thinking about remodeling, I 100% recommend them!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chip's Tree Service
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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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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Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1131 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & K Grading and Excavating LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Mcdowell, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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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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(
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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(
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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(
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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

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

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

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