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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

"Joe Kelley is a wonderful designer. He also listened to my input. The crew were hard-working and polite. They cleaned up each day before they left. Joeâ s son, Ethan, was the project manager. He stayed in close touch with me and responded to my questions immediately. Joe came by when the project was done to make certain I was familiar with the watering schedule. The price was VERY fair and nothing was added from the estimate. I absolutely LOVE the results! Neighbors slow as they drive by to admire the changes. I would not hesitate to recommend this company!"
Alumawood Pergola
Ledgestone Pizza Oven
Before and After
Alumawood Pergola
Pizza Oven and Barbecue

+128

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Balance Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
321
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a recessed patio surrounded by block retaining wall. The guys did an excellent job ground was much harder than they expected. Took 4+ days just for excavation. Final product was just what I imagined. Price went up from quote, but I expected that Still very good value. Workers where nice enough to move my oversized grill down to new lower level. If needed I would definitely use them again ..."
Pver Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Paver, Turf, Walkway, Plants, Irrigation
Balance Projects
Balance Landscape LLC
Elevated entertainment area with natural stone

+53

Response time2 days
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Chip's Tree Service
4.4(
177
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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

"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
BEFORE
AFTER
Tree Trimming Chain Saw
Tree Trimming

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1342 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DXM Contracting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor 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.

Response time9 hrs
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

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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.

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