foundation digging utah excavation
foundation digging utah excavation

Foundation digging is one of the most critical stages in any building project. We excavate with precision to ensure your structure starts on solid ground. At Utah Excavation Company, we serve Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis County with expert foundation excavation services.

What Is Foundation Digging?

Foundation digging involves removing earth to the exact dimensions and depth required to support a home, commercial building, or structure. Whether it’s a slab, crawl space, or full basement, we follow engineered plans and local code requirements to deliver safe, stable foundation trenches.

Preparing your site? See our Site Preparation Services

Types of Foundations We Dig For

We provide excavation for a wide range of residential and commercial foundations:

  • Basement foundations
  • Crawl space foundations
  • Slab-on-grade foundations
  • Pier and beam foundations
  • Garage pads and additions

Need trenches dug too? Check out our Trenching Services

Why Proper Foundation Excavation Matters

A properly dug foundation ensures the structural integrity of the entire building. We consider:

  • Soil type and compaction requirements
  • Drainage slope and runoff direction
  • Footing width and frost line depth
  • Clearance for formwork and inspections

We also coordinate closely with builders, engineers, and inspectors to avoid delays and costly rework.

Related service: Earth Moving

Our Foundation Digging Process

Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:

  1. Site Evaluation – We assess soil conditions, access, and excavation boundaries.
  2. Layout & Marking – Dig lines and depths are marked according to approved plans.
  3. Excavation – We dig to precise specs using the right equipment for the job.
  4. Spoil Management – Dirt is hauled off or staged for backfill or Topsoil Reuse
  5. Coordination – We stay aligned with inspections and concrete pour schedules.

Need to prep the lot? View our Land Clearing Services

Applications We Serve

Project Type Excavation Use
New Residential Homes Basement or slab-on-grade foundations
Home Additions Footings for garages, porches, or wings
Commercial Buildings Code-compliant foundation pads for structural loads
Pole Barns & Shops Pier foundations or slab prep
Custom Builds Crawl spaces or custom structural layouts

Installing a septic tank? Learn more about our Septic Systems

Equipment for Precise Foundation Work

We operate a full fleet of excavation machines, including:

  • Mini excavators for tight residential sites
  • Full-size excavators for deep or wide foundations
  • Laser-level grading attachments for slope accuracy
  • Haul trucks for spoil and debris removal

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Excavation Services That Support Foundation Digging

We streamline the build process by offering start-to-finish excavation solutions:

See where we operate: Service Locations

Contact Us Today

Ready to break ground on a new project? Let our experienced excavation team handle your foundation digging with accuracy and care.