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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sun Lakes, 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%
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 Sun Lakes, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Chip's Tree Service
4.3(
179
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sun Lakes, 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%
1266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Arnett Grading and Excavating
3.7(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Sun Lakes, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Craig was awesome about getting out when he said he would. He brought in dirt to raise and level an area for a shed. He was able to get the job done within a few days."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Sun Lakes, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cant say enough about the professionalism Steven and Luis showed us professionalism from the beginning to the end of the project. They did an amazing job on our grading project. Will refer Flat Earth Grading to friends and family. Thank you for helping us with this project."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H-Bros Excavating & Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sun Lakes, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have worked with many contractors over the years and H-Bros Excavating is by far the best experience I have ever had. They showed up when they said they would to provide an estimate. They started the job at the time they said they would. They kept me informed of the progress, what was going to be needed, each next step, and met the completion time they projected. When they were almost done, I found that I had not communicated exactly what I needed and it wasn't done quite the way I had intended. After I was clear on what it was I wanted, without a blink, sour word, or any frustration, they simply went to work to give me what I wanted. The entire mistake was mine for not being clear and yet they were happy to fix what was almost done. All of this and the final bill was exactly what I had been originally quoted. You will not fine a more professional or personable company anywhere. Their attention to detail and desire to provide me with what I wanted is unparalled. I will use them again and I will recommend them to anyone needed an excavating company. You will not be disappointed. Dan"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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