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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
4.9(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The cutting and removal was done quickly and exactly the way we wanted it done. It was a tricky cut but it was done perfectly. I would hire them again because they were on time and made sure there were no surprises."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
4.6(
66
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ethan is a very smart and pleasant young man! He knows the business and answered all of my questions during the bidding process clearly and concisely. I was impressed with his and his crewâ s performance and work ethic. Any and all questions and concerns about the installation were addressed promptly and resolved. Ethan conversed in easily understood lay person language. The project was completed on time and exceeded my expectations. I would and do recommend Superior Outdoor Specialists for any project. The quality of their work is such that I have already found additional repair work from previous contractors that they will be fixing. I give them a hearty two thumbs up!"
Alumawood Pergola
Ledgestone Pizza Oven
Before and After
Alumawood Pergola
Pizza Oven and Barbecue

+128

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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 Phoenix, 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!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+40

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chip's Tree Service
4.3(
185
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack the arborist was great! Came out to personally inspect and gave a good estimate. Was up front with our options to get done what we wanted to get done (the tree removal was large). The office customer service was also prompt and thorough. Project and cleanup was done swiftly and cleanly."
LARGE TREE TRIMMING
BEFORE
AFTER
Tree Trimming Chain Saw
Tree Trimming

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1083 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Three Timbers
4.2(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience with Three Timbers from start to finish! We appreciated the designer’s plant and tree expertise, listening to what we wanted, and giving us a various options with prices. The installation was all done in one day, with perfect clean-up. We have received many compliments on the look!"
Christmas Lake Walls
Christmas Lake Retaining Wall
Christmas Lake Retaining Wall
Front Landscape Refresh
Chanhappening Coral Bells

+149

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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CARBEN EARTH LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Chris with Carben Earth. We met Chris while building our home a few months ago. Chris completed the building site, hookup for water and electrical, and completed the septic system. We were so impressed with Chris that we hired him after the house was completed to install pavers in the front yard and he completed a no climb horse fence around the entire acre property. Chris has since completed other dirt work on the property, and I intend to have him install a metal workshop in the rear yard. Chris is knowledgeable, reliable which makes the job run smoothly."
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DXM Contracting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired this company to excavate our empty lot in Laveen to install empty conduits and properly grade the property. They did an excellent job from start to finish. The crew was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable about the excavation process. They completed the trenching for the conduits efficiently and made sure everything was placed correctly. The grading was done with great attention to detail, leaving the property level and ready for the next phase of construction. Communication was clear throughout the project, and they kept the job site clean and organized. I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone needing excavation or grading services."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flat Earth Grading, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

Multiple Sites
Multiple Sites
Multiple Sites
Multiple Sites
Multiple Sites

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Holm Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Phoenix, 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
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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