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Dirt rich excavating
New to Angi

Serving Duchesne, 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.

Slope Style Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Duchesne, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Good afternoon \nSlope Style Services is a veteran-owned and operated, licensed and insured company specializing in irrigation repairs, backflow testing, seasonal start-ups and winterizations, system troubleshooting, and water-efficient upgrades. Whether it’s a small repair or a large HOA project, I believe in doing quality work, communicating well, and treating every property as if it were my own.\nMy military background taught me the importance of reliability, attention to detail, and accountability. Those values are the foundation of how I run my business and how I treat every customer.\nI’d appreciate the opportunity to work with your team. If you’re looking for a dependable contractor, I’d be happy to meet with you, answer any questions, and provide my licensing, insurance, and references.\nThank you for your time, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you in the future.\nJames Veyette\nOwner | Slope Style Services LLC\nVeteran Owned & Operated\nLicensed & Insured

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KB Earthworxs, LLC
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Serving Duchesne, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. With 15 years experience, we specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
H&I Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Duchesne, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

H&I EXCAVATION is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time5 days
EZ Excavation and Welding Facebook
New to Angi

Serving Duchesne, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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