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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
18
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Gene at Canyon edge Excavating complete our project in Munds Park this week. We needed a trench dug over 100? from a power pole to our property with all the necessary conduit, sweeps, depths etc for APS. Genes communication every step of the way was outstanding! I work in the construction industry dealing with contractors every day and there is no one better. He made sure everything was Blue Staked, ensured all County easements were correct and dealt with APS for the inspections. I highly recommend Gene and Canyon Edge Excavating!! I definitely will be using him again for our pad and other projects."
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
BIOGRO

+12

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Ayala's Landscaping and Maintenance Services LLC
4.7(
49
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have a vacation home in Prescott Valley and needed to find a reliable person to take care of the outside of our house. I was impressed when the owner Chris (Uber) Ayala quickly answered the phone or calls back right away. Chris has been polite, professional and helpful. He and his crew took care of our neglected front and back yard in Prescott Valley. They removed dead plants and leaves, trimmed shrubs and removed the many weeds that were the result of monsoon rains. Cleaned patio, sidewalk and driveway. The place looks great! Quality, dependable work at a reasonable price. We will be using them on a monthly basis for yard care as we are only there part-time. It's nice to find someone you can depend on when you are not there. We will be using him in the spring to fix our irrigation system."
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ferguson Homes, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used this company for several projects. Not only did they do excellent work. They did it in a timely manner, very reasonable and Jamie Ferguson was so professional and kind. No need to look any further. You will be in great hands."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empty wallot land management
5.0(
7
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Wallot was always on time. He stands behind his work and is very professional. I will be using Wallots for all of my fuel management and excavation needs to come. Fast. Reliable. Efficient. Motivated. A real hard worker."
Remove infested palm tree
Tree Service Project
Remove infested palm tree
Tree Service Project
Remove infested palm tree

+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ayala's Landscaping and Maintenance, LLC
4.7(
49
)

Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent results. Uber, the owner of the company met with me ahead of time to give an estimate and performed the job on time with no surprises. I highly recommend this company. I will probably hire them again for more landscaping projects"
Firewise
Firewise
Firewise
Firewise
Firewise

+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Morris Excavating
4.3(
10
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Well experienced and knowledgeable, careful with landscaping, very personable & businesslike. Quality work, and made sure I the customer was completely satisfied throughout progress of project and upon completion. Would recommend."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Cattle guard
Cattle guard

+5

Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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ABsolute Contracting LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Mayer, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Stacy with Absolute contracting has done an awesome job on our project. Very experienced contractor with al the right equipment to get the job done. Stacy has worked with us to keep costs down as much as possible while doing an outstanding job. We will be hiring him again in the future for other projects we have coming up. If you have any type of earthworks you need done I advise to give Stacy with Absolute Contracting a call."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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