High Valley Industries excavator performing earthwork and site excavation in Utah — professional earthwork contractor statewide

Cedar City, Utah & Statewide — Dirt Work Contractor

Cedar City Dirt Work & Excavation Contractor

High Valley Industries is Cedar City's trusted dirt work crew — land clearing, basement digging, site grading, backfilling, and full site preparation for new home construction across Cedar City, Iron County, and all of Utah.

Earthwork & Excavation Services Across Utah

Every successful build starts with properly prepared ground. High Valley Industries provides complete earthwork services for builders, developers, and homeowners throughout Utah — from Cedar City and St. George to Salt Lake City and beyond.

As a full-service construction company, we can handle your earthwork and then transition directly into framing — keeping your project under one contractor and on schedule.

Our Earthwork Services

From raw land to a build-ready site — we handle every phase of earthwork with modern equipment and experienced operators.

Excavation

Full-site excavation for new construction, utilities, and infrastructure. We operate modern equipment and work to grade — fast, accurate, and safe.

Land Clearing

We clear trees, brush, stumps, and debris to prepare your lot for construction. From small residential lots to large development parcels across Utah.

Basement Digging

Precision basement excavation for new homes and additions. We dig to your engineer's specs and coordinate with your foundation contractor for a seamless handoff.

Backfilling

Proper backfill compaction around foundations, utilities, and retaining walls. We use the right material and technique to prevent settling and drainage issues.

Final Grading

Finish grading to achieve positive drainage, smooth yard surfaces, and a clean site ready for landscaping, driveways, and final inspections.

Site Preparation

Complete site prep packages — clearing, rough grading, utility trenching, and pad preparation — so your build starts on solid, properly prepared ground.

Projects We Work On

Residential, commercial, and development earthwork throughout Utah.

Residential New Construction

Site prep, excavation, and grading for custom homes, spec homes, and subdivisions throughout Utah.

Basement & Foundation Prep

Basement digs and foundation excavation coordinated with your structural engineer's plans.

Land Development

Large-parcel clearing, rough grading, and pad preparation for residential and commercial development projects.

Utility Trenching

Trenching for water, sewer, electrical, and gas lines — precise depths, clean backfill.

Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries John Deere excavator and dump truck performing dirt work and site excavation in Cedar City Utah — residential new construction earthwork
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries utility trench excavation in Cedar City Utah — deep trench cut through red Iron County soil with septic or utility pipe being installed, Ford truck and new home construction in background
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries utility trench with septic line and junction box installed in Cedar City Utah — long straight trench with PVC pipe and concrete junction box set in red desert soil, snow-capped mountains in background
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries CAT skid steer working inside concrete foundation walls on commercial building site in Cedar City Utah near I-15 Exit 13 — foundation earthwork and site prep
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries concrete foundation walls and earthwork on commercial building site in Cedar City Utah near Settlers Point RV Resort billboard off I-15 — site excavation and foundation prep by High Valley Industries
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries John Deere 135G excavator lifting concrete septic tank with chains on sandy desert job site — earthwork and utility installation contractor Cedar City Utah
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries John Deere excavator lowering concrete septic or utility vault into deep excavation pit — precision earthwork and underground utility installation, Iron County Utah
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries two John Deere excavators working simultaneously on large site grading and earthwork project — open Utah desert landscape with mountains in background, Iron County Utah excavation contractor
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries deep foundation excavation with John Deere excavator working large cut — massive earthwork project with dirt berms and open Utah valley in background, Iron County Utah excavation contractor
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries John Deere excavator grading red desert soil on residential building site — pinyon juniper tree backdrop, Iron County Utah dirt work contractor
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries John Deere excavator finishing building pad grade on residential lot — red Iron County soil with pinyon juniper trees, Cedar City Utah earthwork contractor
Cedar City Utah Iron County — High Valley Industries completed and graded building pad on residential lot — flat compacted red desert soil ready for foundation, pinyon juniper trees and neighboring home in background, Iron County Utah excavation contractor

Active earthwork & excavation projects — Cedar City, Iron County, Utah

Cedar City, Utah — Dirt Work Contractor

Cedar City's Go-To Dirt Work & Excavation Crew

When builders and homeowners in Cedar City need dirt work done right, they call High Valley Industries. We operate modern John Deere excavators and heavy dump trucks to handle every phase of site preparation — from raw land to a build-ready pad.

Cedar City's high desert terrain and rocky Iron County soil require experienced operators who know how to work the ground efficiently. Our crew has the local knowledge and the equipment to clear, cut, fill, and grade your lot to exact specs — whether you're breaking ground on a custom home, a basement dig, or a full subdivision.

  • Land clearing & brush removal — Cedar City & Iron County
  • Basement excavation for new home construction
  • Rough & finish grading to engineer specs
  • Backfill & compaction around foundations
  • Utility trenching — water, sewer, gas, electrical
  • Full site prep packages for builders & developers

Why Utah Builders Choose High Valley for Earthwork

Earthwork sets the foundation for everything that follows. We take it seriously — proper grades, accurate excavation, and clean sites that make every subsequent trade's job easier.

  • Modern excavation equipment — no delays waiting on machinery
  • Experienced operators with Utah soil and terrain knowledge
  • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured in Utah
  • Coordinated with your builder, framer, and foundation crew
  • Accurate grading to engineer and drainage specs
  • Available statewide — Cedar City, St. George, Salt Lake, and beyond
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Full-Service Construction

High Valley Industries is more than an earthwork contractor. We also provide professional framing statewide and build custom homes in Cedar City — meaning we can take your project from raw land all the way to a finished structure.

Get in Touch

435-817-7508

Based in Cedar City, UT. Available statewide.

Earthwork Contractor Serving All of Utah

Our equipment and crews travel throughout Utah to serve builders and developers wherever your project is located.

Cedar CitySt. GeorgeHurricaneWashington CitySalt Lake CityProvoOgdenLoganRichfieldMoabKanabIron County

Don't see your city? Contact us — we serve all of Utah.

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Call us or send a message for a free, no-obligation quote on excavation, land clearing, basement digging, backfilling, or final grading anywhere in Utah.