Excavation Contractors in Draper, UT

Excavation contractors in Draper work mostly on homes built since the late 1990s. Draper had 7,257 residents in 1990, 25,220 in 2000, 42,274 in 2010 and 51,017 in 2020, so much of the housing is recent and sits on foothill and bench ground at the south end of the valley.

Fault Activity Study Areas

Draper requires a site-specific fault investigation before land use approval or a building permit inside its mapped Fault Activity Study Areas. The Wasatch Fault Zone runs about 230 miles, from near Fayette, Utah, to near Malad, Idaho. If your lot is in a study area, new foundations wait on that report; we excavate to its findings.

Geotechnical standards

The city publishes geotechnical engineering standards for development. For additions, walls and pools on slopes, expect engineering to be part of the process.

Wind at the Point

Draper borders the Point of the Mountain, one of the best-known spots in the country for hang gliding and paragliding. Steady wind dries out and carries dust from exposed soil, so we water and keep stockpiles low.

Common Draper jobs

• Pool and spa digs
• Retaining walls and terraces
• Drainage on bench lots
• Footings for additions and garages

Corner Canyon and the foothills

Neighborhoods on the east side climb toward the Wasatch foothills. Lots that back onto open space often slope steeply, so walls, terraces and runoff control are standard.

Higher-value homes

The median owner-occupied value is about $784,800. Owners invest in outdoor living, pools and additions, and expect careful site protection.

Late-1990s homes

Because growth stayed slow until the late 1990s, most Draper homes are 25 years old or newer. Original drainage and landscaping are now being reworked as owners add pools and outdoor living areas.

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