Excavation · East Valley
Excavation and grading in Gilbert and the East Valley
Grading, drainage trenches, base prep, footings. The invisible part the hardscape sits on. It's the work most contractors skip and most failures trace back to — caliche broken through, lot graded correctly, base compacted to spec.
When excavation is its own line item
Grade and drainage first
Most hardscape projects bundle excavation into the install. We break it out as its own scope when the lot needs serious work — bad existing grade, drainage issues, caliche at depth, or footings for a ramada or retaining wall.
Equipment sized to the access: skid-steer for backyards with narrow gates, mini-excavator for larger jobs, dump trailers for spoils. Permitting handled where required.
Common questions
Asked and answered
- Do I need a permit for excavation in Gilbert?
- Depends on depth and scope. Anything 5′+ deep, retaining-wall footings, or work affecting drainage often needs a permit. We pull permits where required and document compliance.
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