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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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cherry Landscape, Inc.
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

"i have gone through many yard and landscape companies over the past two years. Cherry is by far the best. They come when they say they will be coming, they work quickly yet efficiently, and they accomplish all that I ask. Junior and Jessie are a great tribute to this company. Do not hesitate to give them a try. I did and i am pleased."
 Entrance
Landscape Design & Installation 1
Commercial 1
Desert landscape with rock and flower
 Landscape

+40

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PDW Septic Pumping
4.7(
7
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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

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%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gene is very straightforward about what he can do, also with great knowledge on the task at hand. Gene and Jeff arrived early and then went right to work. Had me go out and see if things were as I wanted them. They finished the job in a timely manner and very professional in the way they handled themselves. Thanks again Gene and Jeff! Chuck Cupples"
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
BIOGRO

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
11 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

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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