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Avatar for WE-HAUL NEIGHBORHOOD HAUL AWAY SERVICE L.L.C.
WE-HAUL NEIGHBORHOOD HAUL AWAY SERVICE L.L.C.
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Serving Salem, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"I hired We Haul service to clear out a garage of moving and packing debris. They did an excellent job! They were responsive. The price was right and we were very pleased. I would highly recommend their service!"
Shed Roof
Shed Wall Demolition
50 Year Old Shed
Shed Demo
Final Section

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
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Ridge Line Precision Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’m really happy with the rock wall RLP built for me. They did a great job, listened to what I wanted, and made it look just right. The wall feels solid and fits perfectly with the yard. I love how it adds a nice touch to the place. If you’re thinkin’ about getting a rock wall done, I’d definitely recommend these guys!"
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Dirt rich excavating
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Serving Salem, 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.

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Hone Excavation LLC
New to Angi

Serving Salem, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Hone Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Our distinction is the quality of service and skill we bring to our customers. Expert knowledge combined with exceptional professionalism is what makes us true masters of our trade. Contact us for more information.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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