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Avatar for WE-HAUL NEIGHBORHOOD HAUL AWAY SERVICE L.L.C.
WE-HAUL NEIGHBORHOOD HAUL AWAY SERVICE L.L.C.
5.0(
28
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Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Knock Out Professional Landscaping, LLC
Knock Out Professional Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is exceptional. The hardest working landscapers I’ve hired in Salt Lake City. They have up to 20 years of experience in the field and can fix just about anything! Their work was thorough and meticulous; and my yard looks completely different. Clean and professional work. They also have very reasonable prices! I’m so happy with the outcome."
Title fire pit
Title trampoline
Title steps
Title xeriscaped
Title pavers

+49

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rocky Mountain Dirt Work & Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My family has been in the general contracting business for 70 years. I understand the goal of any good contractor is to exceed the expectations of those he serves. My experience with Preston was exemplary of that goal. I would recommend his service to anyone looking for a quality excavator or landscaper, honest, fair, reliable, and timely service."
rock walls
rock walls
rock walls
Vista
Vista

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Albretsen's Concrete & Construction LLC
Albretsen's Concrete & Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving American Fork, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Albretsen?s Concrete and Construction was awesome to work with. They did major excavation, poured large retaining walls, and poured a driveway for me. It was a big project and they did a great job."
Taylorsville Temple
Taylorsville Temple
Taylorsville Temple
Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in American Fork, UT

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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