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JJ’s Precision Excavation
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Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

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"Very prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. We are happy with the worked performed and would recommend using JJs precision excavating. We plan to use them in the future!"
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Desert View Contracting
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Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"I recently had a new concrete driveway installed, and I am extremely impressed with the quality of work! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was punctual, courteous, and highly skilled, taking the time to explain every step of the process and addressing any questions I had. The driveway itself looks fantastic. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking to install or replace their driveway The results are durable, high-quality, and worth every penny. I’m thrilled with the finished product and confident it will last for years to come!"
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Bear Ridge Industries
New to Angi

Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Bear Ridge Industries is able to offer unique and creative solutions that other companies are unable to envision.\n When budget, timing, dependability, and precision are your top priorities, you can count on Bear Ridge Industries, for all of your excavation/site prep needs.\nWith over 30 years of experience in this industry, we strive to provide unsurpassed quality and expertise.\n\nOur Services:\n-Civil Construction.\n-Excavation\n-Underground Utilities\n-Grading\n-Hauling\n-Custom Rock walls\n-Concrete\n-Paving\n-Demolition\n-Erosion Control\n-Drainage Solutions\n-Commercial & Residential\nLISENCED- BONDED-INSURED

Smith's Industrial Welding & Repair LLC
New to Angi

Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Walker Industries, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

Arizona Construction Experts LLC
New to Angi

Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Arizona's Commercial Experts 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.

Desert edge earth works llc
New to Angi

Serving Pima, AZ and surrounding areas

Desert Edge Earthworks LLC is an Arizona-based earthmoving and site services company specializing in residential, agricultural, and light commercial projects. The company focuses on providing reliable, professional dirt work services throughout southeastern Arizona.\nServices Offered\nSite Preparation\nLand Clearing\nRaw Land Development\nAccess Road Construction & Repair\nErosion Control\nDrainage Improvements\nGrading & Leveling\nBackhoe Services\nMaterial Hauling\nClean-Up & Debris Removal\nTrenching\nDriveway Construction & Repair\nCulvert Installation\nProperty Maintenance\nEquipment\nCurrent equipment includes:\nBackhoe\nTruck\nDump Trailer\nLoader (being brought back into service)\nFuture expansion plans include additional equipment such as a skid steer.\nBusiness Values\nSafety First\nQuality Workmanship\nHonest Pricing\nReliable Scheduling\nCustomer Satisfaction\nProfessional Communication\nService Area\nPrimarily serving:\nDuncan\nSafford\nClifton\nMorenci\nGreenlee County\nGraham County\nSurrounding Arizona comm

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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