Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Washington Terrace, UT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Washington Terrace, UT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY WASHINGTON TERRACE, UT HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon13
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Washington Terrace

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

Serving Washington Terrace, 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

70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Huckleberry Lights and Landscape
Huckleberry Lights and Landscape
5.0(
8
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Washington Terrace, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The installer that did my lights was very professional and did a great job. The quality of work and customer service this company and Louis provides is outstanding."
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel
Front Yard Remodel

+13

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Dirt rich excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Washington Terrace, 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.

...
Showing 1-10 of 124
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The Washington Terrace, UT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.