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Avatar for **MOUNTAIN CREEK IRON L.L.C.
**MOUNTAIN CREEK IRON L.L.C.
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Francis, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently hired Mountain Creek Iron L.L.C. to demolish an old shed in our backyard, and they did an absolutely fantastic job! From start to finish, they were highly professional, efficient with reasonable price. Not only did they tear down the shed and leave the area perfectly neat and tidy, but they also went above and beyond by hauling away some extra trash and green waste in our backyard. We are so grateful for their hard work and will definitely be using their services again in the future. If you need any demolition or hauling work done, look no further!"
Field fence removal
Pipe fence installation
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+22

71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Francis, 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 rate92%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Peaking Engineering and Construction, LLC
Peaking Engineering and Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Francis, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company has been amazing to work with. Matt and Seth were so attentive to all of my needs and were willing to do absolutely everything I asked them to. This was not, by any means, an easy remodel, and I am beyond thrilled about how it turned out. They certainly went above and beyond in everything they did. I literally have my dream bathroom, thanks to them. I would highly recommend Peaking Engineering and Construction."
Guest Bathroom 1
East Facade
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Grand Staircase

+1

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Trash Panda Disposal
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Francis, 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

Dirt rich excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Francis, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Witty Tuss Excavation & Garden, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Francis, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
MC EXCAVATION LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Francis, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

MC EXCAVATION LLC 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 time3 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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