Built on an air base

Excavation Contractors in Kearns, UT

Homes on the street grid and foundations of a World War II base.

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Neighborhoods on Old Base Ground

Excavation contractors in Kearns work on land with an unusual history. Kearns Army Air Base opened on May 1, 1942, and was deactivated on August 15, 1946. Developers then built homes on the base's old streets and foundations. That history means old concrete, utilities and debris can lie under yards.

Expect buried surprises

When we dig for a lateral, footing or pool in Kearns, old slabs and abandoned lines turn up more often than in neighborhoods built on open fields. We price a contingency and stop to discuss anything unusual.

Very high ownership

About 84 percent of homes are owner-occupied and 91 percent of residents lived in the same house a year earlier. The 2020 census counted 36,723 people on 4.63 square miles.

A brand-new city

Kearns became a township in 2002, a metro township on January 1, 2017, and a city on May 1, 2024. We confirm current permit requirements for each job.

Common Kearns jobs

Sewer lateral replacement
RV pads
Concrete and garage removal
Drainage regrading

Olympic Oval

The Utah Olympic Oval, built for the 2002 Winter Games, is in Kearns. Hauling routes near it and nearby schools are scheduled around busy times.

Small lots

At more than 7,900 people per square mile, lots are compact. We use mini excavators and plan staging carefully.

Durable neighborhoods

With 91 percent of residents in the same home a year earlier, Kearns homeowners tend to fix rather than move: replacing driveways, adding parking and repairing old lines.

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Ground Conditions in Kearns

Air base history. Kearns Army Air Base opened May 1, 1942 and was deactivated August 15, 1946; homes were built on its old streets and foundations.
New city. Kearns became a metro township on January 1, 2017 and incorporated as a city on May 1, 2024.
Dense, owner-occupied. The 2020 census counted 36,723 residents on 4.63 square miles; about 83.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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Kearns Questions

Will you hit old concrete in my yard?

It happens more in Kearns. We plan for it and discuss it if we find it.

Who handles permits now that Kearns is a city?

The new city. We confirm current requirements.

Do you replace sewer laterals here?

Yes, with your plumber.

Can a machine fit into my Kearns back yard?

Mini excavators fit through gates around 4 to 6 feet wide. We measure at the site visit.

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