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Avatar for Coles Excavating & Pad Building, LLC
Coles Excavating & Pad Building, LLC
4.8(
10
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Utilizing Angie's list to find Coles Excavating was extremely helpful to find a reliable and knowledgeable Contractor. I obtained 3 bids as recommended. Robert Cole answered all my questions and immediately made an appointment to look at our septic tank that needed to be replaced. He recommended a septic tank that was available at Home Depot and we were able to purchase using my military discount saving additional cost. Robert gave us a fair and competative price. He completed the installation and did a good job restoring the desert landscape. From beginning to end Robert communicated with us to ensure we knew each stage of the project. We can highly recommend Robert and his sons for excavation and septic tank installation."
One of our septic systems.
Dirt sub grade for permanent foundation.
Excavating Project
Trenches for chambers
Distribution box

+17

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Precision Grading & Excavating LLC
Mr. Precision Grading & Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michael was hired to grade our rural neighborhood roads as well as clear and spread gravel for a lot and driveway on my property. He took the time to ensure the gravel matched our current rock perfectly. I later hired Michael to excavate and install sewer and water lines for my RV parking. He took a consultative approach which allowed me to make informed decisions based on my projects. He was professional, timely, and his pricing was on point. I would hire and recommend Michael for all grading and excavation needs."
Backyard clearing
excavation for waterline install
Culvert Installation
Middle school parking lot (finish subgrade and a.b. for paving)
Installed asphalt millings and graded rural road

+8

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hercs Works LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Major Landscaping project. Excellent job the project turned out so beautiful. Thank you so much. I have already recommended them to others. The quality of work is exceptional."
Response time8 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JJ’s Precision Excavation
5.0(
6
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have known Mr. Jarvis for many years, he is an excellent equipment operator that decided to take the entrepreneur route to showcase his skills as a business venture. He can operate anything he was the go to guy for critical operations ot get the job done in a timely manner. He was the guy that was asked can this be accomplished and receive analytic feeedback. Easy to talk to down to earth personality."
Backyard level and extension.
Excavating Project
Backyard before
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Strongbuilt Plumbing & Air, LLC
Strongbuilt Plumbing & Air, LLC
4.5(
328
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and efficient and great follow up with any problems taken care of immediately. Very thorough in the install and explaining the system afterwards. Job was done in 1 day and system is working great. They also corrected a problem with the ductwork and air return in master bedroom which has caused that room to always be hot in the summer. It was a pleasure working with them from the quote thru the completed install - definately recommend."
Strongbuilt Truck #36
EnviroWater
EnviroWater
EnviroWater
Made in USA

+20

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Curtis Plumbing Co Inc
4.7(
122
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"VERY EXPENSIVE; VERY GOOD; you get what you pay for Had water leak in ABS piping connection in bathroom. Fixed it very nicely. I was a somewhat upset that their quote over phone was round $400 but final charge was $816.08; I had emailed them extensive description and multiple photos so they could provide more accurate estimate since they do not do free estimates though I realize they found some other issues they had to fix that were not apparent in my description and photos. I was also upset that the impression they gave me was only one plumber would do the job but he showed up with a trainee and charged me for trainee time also. I will use them again only for involved or complex jobs. They are too expensive for simple plumbing jobs such as toilet install or faucet install."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Morris Excavating
4.3(
10
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Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Great to work with. He understood my needs and exceeded them. I will use again without a second thought. If you need any grading to be done Morris Excavating is who you want."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Cattle guard
Cattle guard

+5

Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Vail, AZ

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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