Sierra Excavation
Foundation and Basement Excavation in Heber, Utah
Every great home starts with a well-dug foundation. Sierra Excavation provides foundation excavation and basement excavation for new homes, additions and garages in Heber, Midway, Park City, Kamas and across Wasatch and Summit County. We dig to plan, to grade and on schedule so your concrete crew can start on time.
What Is Foundation Excavation?
Foundation excavation is the process of digging out the area where a home's footings, foundation walls and basement will be built. It includes staking and layout, removing topsoil, excavating to the depth shown on the plans, shaping the footing area, and preparing the base so the foundation sits on stable ground.
Getting this step right matters. An accurate dig keeps your foundation level, helps prevent settling and drainage problems, and keeps the rest of the build on schedule.
Our Foundation and Basement Excavation Services
Full basement excavation for new homes
Crawl space and slab-on-grade foundation digs
Footing excavation
Garage, shop and addition foundations
Walkout basement excavation on sloped lots
Over-excavation and structural fill where soils require it
Foundation backfill and compaction
Rough grading around the foundation
Foundation Excavation Contractors for Builders and Homeowners
We work directly with homeowners and with general contractors and builders across the Wasatch Back. We read the plans, check grades and coordinate timing with your surveyor, concrete crew and inspector. That keeps the job moving and avoids costly rework.
If your site has unusual soils, our team can work with your engineer on over-excavation and fill so the foundation has a solid base. Learn more about soil and site conditions in our area.
Basement Excavation in Mountain Terrain
Rocky ground, clay, groundwater and steep lots are common here. We plan cuts, walkouts and drainage so your foundation sits on stable ground.
Beat the Freeze: Fall Foundation Digs
In the mountains, the building season is short. Once the ground freezes, excavation gets slower and more expensive, and pouring footings becomes harder. Builders and homeowners who get their foundation dug in the fall can often keep framing moving through the winter. If you are hoping to start this year, now is the time to get on our schedule. If you are planning for spring, booking early secures your spot.
Related Excavation Services
Foundation excavation is usually one step in a larger site plan. Sierra Excavation can also handle site preparation and grading, sewer and water line excavation, septic system installation and retaining walls. See how we approached a foundation excavation for a luxury home.
Foundation Excavation Costs
The cost of foundation and basement excavation depends on the size and depth of the foundation, soil and rock conditions, slope, groundwater, access, and whether spoils are hauled off or kept on site. Walkout basements and sites that need over-excavation or imported fill typically cost more.
We provide clear estimates based on your plans. Our excavation cost guide explains the main factors.
Why Choose Sierra Excavation?
Sierra Excavation is a locally owned excavation company in Heber City. Builders and homeowners trust us because we:
Dig accurately to plan and grade
Know local soils, slopes and groundwater
Communicate and coordinate with your other trades
Keep safety and site cleanliness a priority
Get Your Foundation Dug Before Winter
Ready to break ground? Call Sierra Excavation at (435) 671-8832 or request a free estimate. We will review your plans and get your foundation excavation on the calendar, this fall or early next spring.