Excavation Contractors in Cottonwood Heights, UT

Excavation contractors in Cottonwood Heights work on sloped lots at about 4,820 feet. A high ridge separates the Big and Little Cottonwood Creek valleys, which narrow into their canyons at the city's eastern edge, and suburban housing covers the ridge.

Much wetter than the airport

Average annual precipitation is about 25.92 inches, compared with 15.52 at the Salt Lake City airport. More snow and rain mean more water moving through yards and against basements, so drains and walls are central to most projects.

Higher than the city line

Salt Lake City's design criteria use a flat snow load only up to 4,239 feet; Cottonwood Heights sits well above that. Builders here use elevation-based loads from Utah State University's snow load map, and the same heavy snow becomes heavy runoff in spring.

Long-term owners

About 72 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and most residents stay year to year. Projects are upgrades: walkout basements, additions, terraced yards and pools.

Common jobs

• Retaining walls and terraces
• Curtain and perimeter drains
• Walkout and addition digs
• Pool excavation

Canyon traffic

Roads toward Big and Little Cottonwood canyons can be busy in winter. We schedule hauling around peak traffic and storm days when possible.

Steep driveways

Many ridge homes have steep driveways that ice up. Regrading the approach, adding a trench drain or improving the base can make them safer.

Owner-heavy neighborhoods

About 88 percent of residents stayed in the same home year to year. Projects are long-term investments: walkout basements, terraced gardens, retaining wall replacements and pools.

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