Excavation Insights & Project Updates

A practical guide for general contractors evaluating excavation subcontractors in Utah. What to check, what to ask, and the prequalification criteria that separate reliable subs from risky ones.

The Experience Modification Rate (EMOD/EMR) is one of the most important numbers to check before hiring an excavation contractor. Learn what it is, what a good score looks like, and why it matters for your project.

New basement excavation and basement dig-outs are two different projects with different costs, methods, and use cases. Here's how to tell which one applies to your home.

A practical buyer's guide for hiring an excavation contractor in Utah. What to look for, questions to ask, and red flags that should make you walk away.

What drives excavation costs in Utah? Learn the key factors that affect pricing for basement digs, grading, trenching, and retaining walls — and how to get an accurate estimate for your project.

Retaining wall permit requirements for Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Morgan counties. When you need a permit, when you don't, and what happens if you skip it.

Which type of retaining wall works best on Utah's clay and rocky soils? A practical comparison of boulder walls, segmental block walls, and poured concrete for northern Utah properties.

AccuRite Excavation's work on the shooting range facility at Camp Williams military installation in Utah.

Proper grading and drainage during excavation prevents basement flooding and water damage in Utah homes.

How AccuRite Excavation handled utility and foundation work for a steam plant facility at Hill AFB in Northern Utah.

Understanding soil stabilization and why it is critical for building on Utah's clay soils along the Wasatch Front.

A National Park Service project that showcased AccuRite Excavation's government contracting capabilities and earned official recognition.