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Avatar for Knock Out Professional Landscaping, LLC
Knock Out Professional Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Francisco and Flaco did an absolutely amazing job preparing our yard for our deck. They graded the area and removed all the overburden, moved our sprinkler valves, dug the holes for and poured footings for three support posts, and then poured a concrete slab for storage as well as the rest of the footings for the deck. They were prompt, kept their work area clean, communicated well, and were willing to work with the fact that I recently had knee surgery and had dogs that needed to use the yard periodically during the day. They also did a fantastic job of cleaning up the yard and power washing the driveway when they were all through. I would highly, highly recommend Knockout Landscaping for any job that you have upcoming. Pricing was very reasonable and they went the extra mile to make sure everything was just as we wanted."
Title fire pit
Title trampoline
Title steps
Title xeriscaped
Title pavers

+49

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Grass & Rocks Landscaping
4.9(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Always came as promised weather permitting. Worked hard and performed work efficiently and carefully and did beautiful work. They removed grass and re-graded a negative slope into a positive slope, installed brick patio, rerouted sprinkler lines and extended rain gutter drain pipes away from the house."
initial land 1
initial land 2
initial land 3
Grid land 1 with Top soil
Grid land 2 with Top soil

+37

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for MTMC Holdings, LLC
MTMC Holdings, LLC
4.8(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt made it easy to get our landscaping overhaul. He got back to us quickly to provide a quote, recommended low- maintenance plants, removed all of the old mulch and dead plants, dug up stumps, trimmed trees and plants, replaced drip hoses, placed filter fabric, and spread mulch. He and his team did a great job. No issues, good communication, and trustworthy."
Master Bathroom Alpine
Garage Provo
Guardrail Saratoga
Custom Sliding Glass Door Sandy
Master Bathroom Salt Lake

+15

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rocky Mountain Dirt Work & Landscaping, LLC
Rocky Mountain Dirt Work & Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My family has been in the general contracting business for 70 years. I understand the goal of any good contractor is to exceed the expectations of those he serves. My experience with Preston was exemplary of that goal. I would recommend his service to anyone looking for a quality excavator or landscaper, honest, fair, reliable, and timely service."
rock walls
rock walls
rock walls
Vista
Vista

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Trash Panda Disposal
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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