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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Tempe - Updated Nov 2026

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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, 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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Shepherd Contracting
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tempe, 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

4 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 Tempe, 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%
1144 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Three Timbers
4.2(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was so impressed by the work Three Timbers did for my son in Chaska , that I wanted them to work on two projects we needed in our HOA concerning landscaping. Bobbyâ s crew (Brad and Brian) were awesome !! I could not be more impressed by the company and crew and will use them again in Soring for a outdoor fire pit landscaping project. Brad Hewitt"
Christmas Lake Walls
Christmas Lake Retaining Wall
Christmas Lake Retaining Wall
Front Landscape Refresh
Chanhappening Coral Bells

+149

Response time12 hrs
7 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 Tempe, 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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MasterAZscapes, LLC
3.8(
147
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to add travertine patio, sidewalks and turf to my backyard and move irrigation lines. They did a great job. very professional and I didn't have to micromanage. They were always a step ahead. One crew did the tear out, laid irrigation lines and came back to clean up, a crew to lay travertine and a crew to lay the turf. Supervisor oversaw project and designer came out to give me a design. I would hire them again in a minute! Great experience!"
Traditional Pool - Cmu Blue Palm Bushes With Outdoor Spot Lighting
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 Paver walkway and pad
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 Paver driveway and walkway

+16

Response time3 days
302 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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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 Tempe, 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."
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

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