Excavation Services FAQ
1. What is excavation in construction?
Excavation involves removing soil, rock, or debris from a construction site to prepare for building. Utah Excavation Company performs this work for foundations, utility trenches, driveways, and site prep.
2. What types of excavation services do you provide?
We offer complete excavation services including earth moving, grading, trenching, foundation digging, site preparation, septic systems, drainage solutions, and debris removal.
3. What areas do you serve?
Utah Excavation Company proudly serves Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Davis County. We handle residential and commercial projects across the Wasatch Front.
4. How do I get a quote for excavation work?
You can request a free bid anytime by calling us at 801-515-4932 or submitting your project details on our Request a Bid page.
5. Do you offer residential and commercial excavation?
Yes, we serve both residential homeowners and commercial contractors with tailored excavation solutions for any size project.
6. Can you handle foundation digging for new homes?
Absolutely. We specialize in precision foundation digging for basements, slabs, crawlspaces, and footings.
7. What equipment do you use for excavation?
We operate a full fleet including excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, trenchers, and dump trucks. Visit our Excavation Equipment page for details.
8. Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Utah Excavation Company is fully licensed and insured to protect both our crew and your property throughout the project.
9. How long does excavation take?
Project duration depends on the job size and conditions. Small jobs may take one day, while larger or more complex excavation could take several days.
10. Do you handle grading and leveling?
Yes. We offer expert grading and leveling to ensure proper slope, drainage, and structure readiness.
11. Can you deliver gravel, topsoil, or stone?
We provide gravel, topsoil, and stone delivery and spreading for driveways, landscaping, and foundation backfill.
12. Do you install septic systems?
Yes. We excavate and install complete septic systems for rural and off-grid properties.
13. Can you help with site preparation?
Absolutely. Our site preparation services include land clearing, grading, and compaction to get your lot ready for construction.
14. What is involved in trenching?
Trenching includes digging narrow, straight cuts for utilities, drainage, and conduit. Our trenching services follow precise depth and width requirements.
15. Do you offer land clearing?
Yes. We provide land clearing for new developments, removing brush, trees, roots, and debris.
16. Do you offer excavation for drainage or pond projects?
We install swales, retention ponds, and stormwater drainage systems. Learn more on our drainage & ponds page.
17. Do you remove excavation debris?
Yes. Our debris removal service ensures your job site is cleared and cleaned after excavation.
18. Do you offer snow removal services in winter?
Yes, Utah Excavation Company provides snow removal for job sites, commercial properties, and private roads.
19. What makes Utah Excavation Company different?
We have over 20 years of experience, local expertise, a professional crew, and a reputation for doing excavation right the first time—without cutting corners.
20. How do I get started with Utah Excavation Company?
Call us at 801-515-4932 or request a free bid online. We’ll review your needs and provide a detailed proposal.