Across the Point of the Mountain
Excavation Contractors in Lehi, UT
A booming city with young families and hillside neighborhoods on the Traverse Mountains.
- Free estimates at your property
- Itemized written quotes
- Blue Stakes locate before every dig

Fast Growth on Sensitive Slopes
Excavation contractors in Lehi work in one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Lehi grew from 8,475 residents in 1990 to 19,028 in 2000, 47,407 in 2010 and 75,907 in 2020, with an estimate of 95,313 by July 2025. The median age in 2020 was just 26.2.
Traverse Mountains
The Traverse Mountains, home to the Traverse Mountain community, may have formed from a vast landslide, and some areas are affected by landslides. The range marks the boundary between the Salt Lake and Provo segments of the Wasatch Fault. Grading, walls and pools on those slopes follow the engineer's recommendations closely.
Dry and hot
Lehi averages 12.44 inches of precipitation a year, with July highs near 90 and January lows near 16. Dry soil needs water to compact, and dust control matters.
Young families, big projects
Households average 3.56 people and 75 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Pools, sport courts, RV pads and finishing back yards are typical.
Common Lehi jobs
- Back yard grading and walls
- Pool digs
- RV pads
- Drainage
New subdivisions everywhere
With the population nearly doubling in a decade, much of the work is finishing new homes: back yards, walls, pools and pads.
Large young households
Nearly 40 percent of residents were under 18 in 2020. Play areas, sport courts and pools are common requests.
Building and inspections
Lehi's Building and Inspections page notes that its codes and design criteria have changed and directs questions to the inspections office. We confirm current requirements before footing and wall work.
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.Ground Conditions in Lehi
- Rapid growth. Lehi grew from 8,475 residents in 1990 to 75,907 in 2020, with an estimate of 95,313 by July 2025.
- Landslide terrain. The Traverse Mountains may have formed from a vast landslide, and some areas are affected by landslides.
- Fault boundary. The Traverse Mountains mark the boundary between the Salt Lake and Provo segments of the Wasatch Fault.
- Dry climate. Lehi averages 12.44 inches of precipitation a year.

Lehi Questions
Is it safe to dig a pool on Traverse Mountain?
With engineering and careful grading, usually yes. We follow the soils report.
Can you build a sport court pad?
Yes, cleared, graded and compacted.
Do you finish new-construction back yards?
Yes, grading, walls and drainage.
Can you build a play area base?
Yes, graded and compacted for turf, wood chips or rubber surfacing.
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