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Holm Construction LLC

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Holm Construction LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

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.

"He was excellent . He went over above and beyond. He deserves a perfect rating."

Kathy B on March 2022

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.

"He was excellent . He went over above and beyond. He deserves a perfect rating."

Kathy B on March 2022


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Canyon Edge Excavating

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Canyon Edge Excavating

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
37 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025

We are an excavating company with over 30 years experience. What kind of work do we do? Anything and everything dirt work related. The most common projects would be house pads, site prep, utilities, and road grading. However, we don't just stop there. We do demolition, water distribution, sewer installs, dump truck services and much more. When you call Canyon Edge Excavating LLC you get the owner bidding your project, and more than likely running the tractor. There are no huge overhead inflations with us. Give us a call!

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."

Travis D on August 2025


Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading

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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023


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Flat Earth Grading, LLC

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Flat Earth Grading, LLC

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Super Service Award
36 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

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.

"On time, professional and easy to work with "

Ramon M on August 2025

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.

"On time, professional and easy to work with "

Ramon M on August 2025


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American Works

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American Works

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
83 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be your go to excavation and grading contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were prompt and finished quickly. They even helped remove the old water line."

Stephan D on July 2024

Our mission is to be your go to excavation and grading contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were prompt and finished quickly. They even helped remove the old water line."

Stephan D on July 2024


Ortiz Trucking

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Ortiz Trucking

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11 years of experience

We are a family business very friendly we are always looking for work willing to work a full week even weekends you can trust us there has never been a bad job or terrible we've always heard perfect work from delivery to excavation to leveling we also do excavation for pools trenching septic tanks etc free estimates!!!

We are a family business very friendly we are always looking for work willing to work a full week even weekends you can trust us there has never been a bad job or terrible we've always heard perfect work from delivery to excavation to leveling we also do excavation for pools trenching septic tanks etc free estimates!!!



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OutWest Construction Solutions

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OutWest Construction Solutions

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7 years of experience

Commercial and Residential Full-Service Construction -Barn dominium -Garages -Remodels, Commercial and Residential -Demolition -Shops -Site Prep -Land Clearing -Grading -Excavation -Land Shaping -Concrete: custom residential, commercial, all kinds. -Canopies and Awnings -I-beam Structures Design Fabricate Installation -Iron Works -Design build metal structures for Ranches, Residential and Commercial -Metal Works -Onsite Welding and Fabrication

Commercial and Residential Full-Service Construction -Barn dominium -Garages -Remodels, Commercial and Residential -Demolition -Shops -Site Prep -Land Clearing -Grading -Excavation -Land Shaping -Concrete: custom residential, commercial, all kinds. -Canopies and Awnings -I-beam Structures Design Fabricate Installation -Iron Works -Design build metal structures for Ranches, Residential and Commercial -Metal Works -Onsite Welding and Fabrication


"Great communication, flawless job done! Amazing service overall 100 recommended. We’re really happy with what we got!"

Isabel D on September 2024

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication, flawless job done! Amazing service overall 100 recommended. We’re really happy with what we got!"

Isabel D on September 2024


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DiamondGContracting

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35 years of experience

Our Team We have over 35 years of experience in the construction industry and is now here to serve Wickenburg, AZ, Yavapai County and Maricopa County, and the surrounding areas. Diamond G Contracting is fully committed to integrity, safety, customer service, high efficiency, and precision in all details of each individual project. We take pride in providing excellent working relations with all entities of the individual projects, including owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. You will benefit from our depth and diversity of knowledge of the construction industry.

Our Team We have over 35 years of experience in the construction industry and is now here to serve Wickenburg, AZ, Yavapai County and Maricopa County, and the surrounding areas. Diamond G Contracting is fully committed to integrity, safety, customer service, high efficiency, and precision in all details of each individual project. We take pride in providing excellent working relations with all entities of the individual projects, including owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. You will benefit from our depth and diversity of knowledge of the construction industry.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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