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Avatar for Down South Construction
Down South Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Down South Construction did a great job for us. They were efficient, dependable and responsive. They were very careful in moving our furniture and helped us in many ways with our move. I would highly recommend them."
Del Mar concrete removal
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Leroy Wayman
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did the job in a timely manner and the work looked very professional the quality was excellent. He he is my go to guy for handyman work."
Storage container
Response time9 hrs
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XTECH Construction LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take pride in reliability, communication, integrity, and quality craftsmanship. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results on every project, big or small. We value our customers’ time and trust, and we approach each job with a commitment to doing things the right way — the first time.\n\nAs experts in our trade, we take the time to ensure you understand your project from start to finish, providing transparency and guidance every step of the way. Whether the task involves a repair, renovation, installation, or ongoing maintenance, we aim to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships through hard work and honest service.\n\nWe look forward to the opportunity to earn your business and become your trusted partner for all your home improvement needs.\n

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Mr Rooter Plumbing of St. George
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Took extra care not to get dirt in the house and did an amazing job cleaning up after the repair."
Clearing the sink drain line
Septic Tank and outlet
Hydrojet
repair water leak and valve
replaced pressure reducing valve and water lines

+41

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Phynix, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central, 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

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hillside Excavation
4.8(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Central, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gave a fair price and worked through a storm to meet the deadline promised. Also flexible when plans changed last minute."
Hillside Excavation
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+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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