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Avatar for Hercs Works LLC
Hercs Works LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our HOA wanted to correct some advanced erosion in our subdivision. This included, site clearing, earthwork, grading and the installation of 11 tons of rip-rap stone. I met with Josh and Lacey, discussed the scope and received a very competitive bid to do the work. They did an outstanding job, kept me up-to-date and left a very clean work-site. They are a hard-working, reliable contractor who I would hire again. Sincerely - Bill Rutherford, HOA President, Marana, AZ."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cherry Landscape, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, crew of 5 to perform grading of backyard and nonstop work. Re-lasered half way through job to ensure slope of yard would ensure correct water flow after rain."
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Landscape Design & Installation 1
Commercial 1
Desert landscape with rock and flower
 Landscape

+40

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PDW Septic Pumping
4.8(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"PDW SEPTIC IS A VERY DIVERSE COMPANY. Not only do they pump septic tanks but can evaluate your current system, do major modifications, complete installation of new septic systems along with the leaching system. Tony, the foreman has over 35 years experience in the septic field and is very experienced in all phases of taking care of all your septic needs, as he did mine. Tony explained to me how your septic system is the very heart of your home as it can’t function without it. Thanks PDW, you gave my 50 year old septic system a new lease on life, and that I am grateful for"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Gene at Canyon edge Excavating complete our project in Munds Park this week. We needed a trench dug over 100? from a power pole to our property with all the necessary conduit, sweeps, depths etc for APS. Genes communication every step of the way was outstanding! I work in the construction industry dealing with contractors every day and there is no one better. He made sure everything was Blue Staked, ensured all County easements were correct and dealt with APS for the inspections. I highly recommend Gene and Canyon Edge Excavating!! I definitely will be using him again for our pad and other projects."
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
BIOGRO

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Curtis Plumbing Co Inc
4.7(
122
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"VERY EXPENSIVE; VERY GOOD; you get what you pay for Had water leak in ABS piping connection in bathroom. Fixed it very nicely. I was a somewhat upset that their quote over phone was round $400 but final charge was $816.08; I had emailed them extensive description and multiple photos so they could provide more accurate estimate since they do not do free estimates though I realize they found some other issues they had to fix that were not apparent in my description and photos. I was also upset that the impression they gave me was only one plumber would do the job but he showed up with a trainee and charged me for trainee time also. I will use them again only for involved or complex jobs. They are too expensive for simple plumbing jobs such as toilet install or faucet install."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JJ’s Precision Excavation
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 Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have known Mr. Jarvis for many years, he is an excellent equipment operator that decided to take the entrepreneur route to showcase his skills as a business venture. He can operate anything he was the go to guy for critical operations ot get the job done in a timely manner. He was the guy that was asked can this be accomplished and receive analytic feeedback. Easy to talk to down to earth personality."
Backyard level and extension.
Excavating Project
Backyard before
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

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.

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