Excavation Contractors in West Valley City, UT

Excavation contractors in West Valley City work in Utah's second-largest city: 140,230 residents and 42,001 housing units in 2020 across 35.83 square miles at about 4,304 feet. It incorporated in 1980 by joining Granger, Hunter, Chesterfield and Redwood; Granger was settled by Welsh pioneers in 1849.

East side: 1960s and 1970s ramblers

The east and central parts of the city are mostly 1960s and 1970s brick ranch homes. Those are reaching the age when sewer laterals fail, yards settle and garages and patios need replacing.

West side: 1990s and 2000s developments

West Hunter, Woodhaven and Oquirrh are mostly planned developments from the 1990s and 2000s. Projects there are pools, RV pads and back yard grading.

Large households

Households average 3.49 people and 72 percent of homes are owner-occupied, so extra parking and outdoor space are frequent requests.

Common West Valley jobs

• Sewer lateral replacement
• RV pads and driveway widening
• Teardowns and concrete removal
• Drainage regrading

Jordan River on the east edge

The Jordan River runs along the city's east edge. Low lots near it can hold water in spring, so drainage and pads are planned accordingly.

Granger, Hunter, Chesterfield and Redwood

The four original communities each have their own character. Older streets in Granger and Chesterfield have small lots and older lines; Hunter areas tend to be newer and larger.

Extra parking

With nearly 3.5 people per household, extra parking and RV pads are among the most requested projects.

Clay and slow drainage

Much of the city sits on flat valley-floor sediment where water soaks in slowly. Yards that pond after storms are usually fixed with grading toward the street and solid downspout lines rather than relying on infiltration.

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