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Ridge Line Precision Excavation LLC
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Serving Aurora, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’m really happy with the rock wall RLP built for me. They did a great job, listened to what I wanted, and made it look just right. The wall feels solid and fits perfectly with the yard. I love how it adds a nice touch to the place. If you’re thinkin’ about getting a rock wall done, I’d definitely recommend these guys!"
Response time3 days
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Dirt rich excavating
New to Angi

Serving Aurora, UT and surrounding areas

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At Dirt Rich Excavating, we take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality earthwork and utility services built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and precision. We believe in doing the job right the first time, maintaining clear communication with our clients, and showing up with a commitment to safety and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships through honest work, dependable results, and a reputation you can trust—whether we’re on a small residential project or a large-scale site development.

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Phynix, LLC
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Serving Aurora, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was the easiest process. They checked what we wanted, made sure everyone working on it understood and the price they quoted came in under the original once they got into it. Will definitely be hiring these guys again for my next project!"
In ground greenhouse dig
Sewer Lateral Replacement
New Walkway
In ground greenhouse dig
Sewer Lateral Replacement

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zenith Construction, LLC
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Serving Aurora, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roulan was the most thoughtful, reliable contractor I have ever worked with. His pricing was reasonable. The work he performed was superior. We were scheduled to start on a Monday and had bad weather forecasted. He called and started on Saturday and Sunday to insure he completed prior to weather hitting. Amazing. Cannot recommend this company enough!!! You will not be disappointed."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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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