Excavation Services in Perry, UT

Excavation Services in Perry, UT

Perry has grown from a quiet rural community into one of the more active areas in Box Elder County for new residential construction. The city’s location between Brigham City and Willard, with I-15 access nearby, makes it attractive for people who want a bit more space than the Ogden metro offers. We serve Perry and the surrounding Box Elder County area, handling the full range of residential excavation needs.

Septic System Excavation

A significant number of properties in Perry either can’t connect to municipal sewer or are on lots large enough that septic remains the practical option. We work with homeowners and septic installers to dig the tank pit and leach field trenches to spec.

Septic excavation requires precision. Trench depths, widths, and grades in a leach field are specified by your system designer to ensure proper function. We work from the permitted plans and coordinate with your installer throughout the dig.

Box Elder County Health Department issues septic permits for Perry. Your system needs a perc test and an approved design before we can start. We’re familiar with the process and can point you in the right direction if you’re just starting out.

Site Grading and New Home Preparation

New residential construction in Perry often involves lots that haven’t been built on before. Good site prep sets up everything that follows, from proper foundation bearing to drainage that protects the home long-term.

We strip topsoil, cut and fill to design elevation, and compact subgrade to your engineer’s requirements. We also rough grade for drainage before the foundation crew arrives, which is one of the more important steps on any new home site.

Mountain Bench Properties

Perry’s east side rises toward the Wasatch foothills, and bench properties here have more variable conditions than the valley floor. Gravel and cobble layers, harder subsoil, and significant grade changes are all possible.

Retaining walls are often part of the picture on bench properties, managing grade transitions between the building pad, yard areas, and natural terrain. We handle excavation and footing work for retaining structures and can work with your wall contractor or build the project end to end.

Utility Trenching

For both new construction and replacement work, we trench for water, sewer, gas, and electrical conduit. In rural Perry where some properties have long utility runs from the main to the structure, trenching costs are something to factor into your project budget early. We’re straightforward about what to expect.

Drainage and Grading

Low-lying areas and flat lots in Perry can accumulate water if drainage isn’t handled properly. We regrade yards and foundation perimeters, install French drains, and direct stormwater to appropriate outlets. This is especially relevant on new construction sites where surrounding lots may not yet be built, leaving the drainage pattern temporary.

Demolition and Site Clearing

Older Perry properties sometimes include structures that need to come down before new construction or remodeling can begin. We handle demolition of detached garages, concrete slabs, driveways, and outbuildings. Agricultural structures like old barns, sheds, and irrigation infrastructure are also part of the clearing work we do on Perry properties being converted to residential use.

All debris is loaded and hauled off site, and the area is left graded to rough finish.

Hauling and Material Delivery

Excavation generates material, and most projects also need material brought in. We haul away excess clay, demolished concrete, and unusitable fill from Perry job sites. We also deliver structural fill, drain rock, base gravel, and topsoil when your project requires imported material. Owning our own trucks keeps costs predictable and the schedule tight.

Underground Utilities for New Construction

New homes in Perry require utility connections from the main lines to the structure. Depending on the lot size and location, these utility runs can be substantial. We trench for water, sewer, gas, and electrical conduit at proper depth with correct separation distances. For properties served by on-site septic rather than municipal sewer, the utility scope includes both the conventional utility connections and the septic system excavation.

Water Features on Larger Properties

Perry’s generous lot sizes give homeowners space for amenities like water features and ponds. We handle the excavation, grading, and liner bed preparation for decorative ponds and water features on Perry residential properties.

Perry’s Soil Profile and What It Means for Your Project

Perry’s alluvial clay and gravel soils were deposited by ancient Lake Bonneville, and they behave accordingly. The clay layer on top holds moisture, expands with seasonal wet cycles, and creates drainage challenges when building. Below the clay, gravel lenses provide better drainage and bearing strength. The depth of each layer varies across the city, with the bench areas to the east having shallower clay before hitting gravel and cobble.

For septic systems in particular, the soil profile matters because clay doesn’t percolate well. Your system designer will account for Perry’s specific soil conditions in the drain field design, and we dig to those exact specifications.

Serving Perry and Box Elder County

We work throughout Box Elder County and regularly serve Perry, Willard, Brigham City, and surrounding communities. We also serve Weber County including Ogden and Roy. Whether you need residential excavation, commercial site work, or grading and land clearing, call or fill out our contact form to schedule a free on-site estimate.