what we do

Excavation

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Excavation

Before anything beautiful gets built, the ground has to be right. RockCreationsUT provides professional excavation and site work that sets projects up for success—clean access, accurate grades, and a tidy site from start to finish. We begin with a walkthrough to understand scope, soil conditions, and access, then plan utility locates, staging, and haul-off so there are no surprises. Our operators are careful around existing structures and landscaping, using the right machine for the job—mini excavators and compact loaders for tight spaces, larger equipment when productivity matters. Expect straight talk on quantities and elevations, proactive updates, and a crew that protects your property and your neighbors’. Whether it’s a foundation dig, trenching for utilities, driveway prep, or final grading, we handle the details that make everything else go smoothly: compaction, drainage planning, and clean transitions to patios, lawns, and hardscape. The result is a build-ready site and a process that feels organized end-to-end.

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What Landscaping Services We Offer

Site Prep & Grading

Site Prep & Grading

Rough and final grade, cut/fill, soil import/export, and laser-accurate elevations that set the stage for patios, lawns, and structures.

Foundation & Footings

Foundation & Footings

Precise digs for slabs, footings, and stem walls with clean edges, proper depths, and safe sloped banks where required.

Trenching & Utilities

Trenching & Utilities

Water, gas, electrical, conduit, and drain lines—straight runs, correct depths, warning tape, and careful backfill/compaction.

Driveway & Patio Prep

Driveway & Patio Prep

Subgrade shaping, base installation, and compaction to spec so pavers, concrete, or asphalt perform long term.

 

Drainage Solutions

Drainage Solutions

Swales, French drains, dry wells, culverts, and daylighted lines to move water away from structures and usable areas.

Yard Regrades & Slope Corrections

Yard Regrades & Slope Corrections

Fix standing water, create usable terraces, and tie new work into existing grades with clean, safe transitions.

Demolition & Haul-Off

Demolition & Haul-Off

Selective demo for small structures, old patios, and landscape elements; debris loaded, hauled, and disposed of responsibly.

Tight-Access Excavation

Tight-Access Excavation

Mini-excavator and compact track loader work for side yards, alley access, or sensitive areas near existing features.

Frequently Asked Quesitons

Do you handle utility locates?

Yes. We schedule utility locates before digging and expose/hand-dig around marked lines where necessary.

Can you work in tight access areas?
What happens to the soil and debris?
Will I need permits or engineering?
How do you ensure proper compaction?
Can you correct drainage issues?
What about protecting my existing landscape and hardscape?
How long will my project take?
ABOUT ROCKCREATIONS

We’re Utah’s Stone & Hardscape Artisans, Redefining Outdoor Living

Transform your property with our dedicated rock artisans—backed by over 15 years of hands-on experience in Davis and Weber Counties. We deliver turnkey, personalized solutions that blend rugged durability with natural beauty.

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