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Magnum Builders, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Magnum Builders! His attention to detail is top notch. He is an extremely clean contractor and protects your finishes. He got the job done quick, but didn’t cut any corners. He is also honest, if there was ways I could save money he would give me options. Definitely would recommend using Magnum Builders!"
Magnum Builders, LLC
Residential & Commercial
Residential & Commercial
Residential & Commercial
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Zenergy Projects
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Couldn’t be happier with our cleaning results. Katie went above and beyond and the house looks better that I thought it would by far!! She was very responsive to all inquires and communicated throughout the process. We will definitely be calling her again!!!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APC Curb & Gutter, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys ROCK! They went above and beyond to get my project done in a timely manner. They installed a new sprinkling system, they graded my property and installed sod. Also, they did curbing, fixed my leaning retaining wall & installed gravel! Communication was spot on. My place looks fantastic! Can’t wait to plant stuff next spring. I highly recommend using them and would hire them again."
Concrete Walk way
Concrete Projects
Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
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MC EXCAVATION LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving River Heights, 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
Stone Henge
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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. 

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. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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