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Avatar for **MOUNTAIN CREEK IRON L.L.C.
**MOUNTAIN CREEK IRON L.L.C.
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Heber City, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Blonquist did a very good job. He communicated well and his workmanship for this type of manufacturing was very good. He brought some good ideas to the project and I will hire him again. In fact, I have suggested my son use him for another project."
Field fence removal
Pipe fence installation
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+22

86 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 Heber City, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob and Preston installed a new sprinkler system in my yard. They were very professional and thorough during the initial walk-through and bid. They were excellent at communicating when they would be on site, what work would be done. Additionally, they continually kept me apprised progress and of any minor changes that were required due to unanticipated obstacles. Prior to commencing, Rod met with the city to make sure that everything met code. This illustrated a high level of professionalism. After the work was completed, they cleaned up everything very well and walked me through the system, educating me on the controller, filter, zones, coverage, etc. When dealing with contractors, I HIGHLY VALUE TRUST. THEY INDEED EARNED MINE. I highly recommend their services to anyone."
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 Heber City, 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
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Trash Panda Disposal
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Heber City, 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

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 physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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. 

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