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Canyon Edge Excavating

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Canyon Edge Excavating

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6 years of experience
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With over three decades of expertise, Canyon Edge Excavating is a leading contractor that services ALL of Arizona, specializing in a wide range of essential services. Their skilled team is equipped to handle everything from house pads and precision grading to intricate underground utilities and comprehensive water distribution systems. As an authority in the field, they are the trusted choice for projects that demand expert handling and deep experience with large machinery.

"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

With over three decades of expertise, Canyon Edge Excavating is a leading contractor that services ALL of Arizona, specializing in a wide range of essential services. Their skilled team is equipped to handle everything from house pads and precision grading to intricate underground utilities and comprehensive water distribution systems. As an authority in the field, they are the trusted choice for projects that demand expert handling and deep experience with large machinery.

"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

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Tri State Turf

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Tri State Turf

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20 years of experience

TRI-STATE TURF (TST) is a Landscape Design company that specializes in *eco-friendly* landscapes utilizing synthetic turf. We are GOING GREEN with environmentally friendly applications and catering to the golf enthusiast with professional putting greens.

TRI-STATE TURF (TST) is a Landscape Design company that specializes in *eco-friendly* landscapes utilizing synthetic turf. We are GOING GREEN with environmentally friendly applications and catering to the golf enthusiast with professional putting greens.

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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Dragon Excavation, LLC

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3 years of experience

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

Dragon Excavation is a 100% Woman owned DBE, Founded in 2023. Our Team has combined over 30 years of  experience in Heavy Civil Excavation & Demolition that has earned the trust of our clients by completing complex projects with the highest standards of safety, quality, and added innovation. Dragon is committed to Operational Excellence providing its clients with impressive safety standards that provide return on investment, even when faced with the most complex earthwork and engineering challenges. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona ROC #348614 , Dragon also has a Colorado Division. *Utilities *Hydro Vac *Oil & Gas Pipeline *Erosion Control & Management *Safety Consulting & Auditing *Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. *Lot Clearing & Grading *Swimming Pool Fill-Ins

Krueger property improvements

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Krueger property improvements

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We believe everyone should be living in their dream home and we wanna make it happen .. we treat every home like our own and each customer like family often forming life long relationships

We believe everyone should be living in their dream home and we wanna make it happen .. we treat every home like our own and each customer like family often forming life long relationships

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

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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