Residential excavation is the first step to building a safe, stable, and long-lasting home. At Utah Excavation Company, we specialize in preparing residential lots with precision and care. Whether you’re building a new home, adding an extension, or installing a septic system, we’re ready to dig in.
Residential Excavation Services We Offer
We provide full-service excavation for homeowners, builders, and developers across Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis County. Our team works closely with you and your contractors to ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and according to local building codes.
Our Residential Excavation Services Include:
- Earth Moving to reshape the land for new construction
- Leveling & Grading for proper drainage and foundation stability
- Foundation Digging for basements, footings, and slabs
- Trenching for water, gas, electric, and sewer lines
- Land Clearing to remove trees, brush, stumps, and debris
- Septic Systems excavation and installation for rural properties
- Drainage & Ponds to manage stormwater and runoff
- Site Preparation to get your lot construction-ready
- Debris Removal after demo, land clearing, or storm damage
- Snow Removal to keep residential sites accessible during winter
Need materials delivered or hauled away? We also offer Gravel, Topsoil & Stone delivery and spreading services.
Excavation for New Home Construction
Every home starts with a solid foundation, and that begins with quality excavation. We work from your engineered plans to dig footings and basements to precise specifications. We also ensure the surrounding land is graded properly to prevent drainage issues down the line.
| Phase | Excavation Tasks |
|---|---|
| Lot Clearing | Remove vegetation, stumps, and debris |
| Grading | Ensure proper slope and soil compaction |
| Foundation | Digging basements, crawlspaces, and footings |
| Utilities | Trenching for water, sewer, gas, and power lines |
| Backfill & Compacting | Final steps to stabilize and protect your structure |
Residential Additions and Property Upgrades
Planning a garage addition, detached shop, or backyard improvement? We can excavate for small structures, trench new utility lines, or level your yard for landscaping and hardscape installation. No job is too big or too small.
We Support:
- New construction homes
- Home additions and garages
- Detached workshops and sheds
- Driveway and patio prep
- Rural lots with septic systems
- Landscape grading and stormwater control
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Equipment for Any Residential Site
We use the right equipment for every job site—whether it’s a tight backyard dig or a large lot development. Our team is experienced with both compact machinery and full-sized excavation tools, allowing us to work cleanly and efficiently in any environment.
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Contact Us Today
Start your residential construction project with confidence. Utah Excavation Company delivers clean, professional excavation that’s done right the first time.
- Call us at 801-515-4932
- Request a Free Bid Online