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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 Magna, 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

63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Yardtechs, LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Magna, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We offer a variety of landscape construction and maintenance services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Xeriscaping and decorative rock but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Park Strip
Park Strip
Higland
Higland
Higland

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American Tree and Landscaping
4.6(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Magna, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew removed two stumps and all the roots, vista-pruned trees, removed a dead tree, as well as cleaned up dead limbs. They went above and beyond to help and complete the jobs. They were happy to lay sod after the stump removal. I would highly recommend them, and will hire them again when I need further tree service. They were on time and communicated well."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Trash Panda Disposal
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Magna, 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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Gregory Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Magna, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gregory Excavation did a fantastic job excavating the sod from my front yard; the experience was positive and professional from start to finish. Chase took great care to make sure the job was completed carefully, thoroughly, and on time, and when he finished he meticulously cleaned and swept the whole area before he left. I recommend Gregory Excavation without reservation and will know who to call the next time I need more work of this kind done"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dirt rich excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Magna, 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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