Excavation and Demolition Contractor in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
House teardowns and basement digs in Cottonwood Heights, below Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
Demolition and Basements in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights sits at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, and many of its homes were built in the 1960s through the 1980s. As those homes are replaced, Ritz Excavation & Demolition handles the teardown and the basement dig for the new house.
Ground near the canyon mouths can be full of cobble and boulders washed out of the mountains, which slows a dig and changes what equipment it needs. We look for it during the site visit so it's planned for, not a surprise.
Know the Ground Before We Dig
What we plan for before the first bucket goes in the ground here.
Canyon Mouths
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons shape the ground and the views.
Cobble and Boulders
Rock washed out of the canyons can sit right where the basement goes.
1960s-80s Homes
Many older homes are being torn down and rebuilt.
City Checklist
Demo permits need health department and state forms first.
Why Property Owners Here Hire Us
- Teardowns with debris hauled off
- Basement digs in cobble and boulders
- One company from demo to new excavation
- We handle the permit paperwork on our jobs
- Drainage and grading on sloped lots
- Work for homeowners and custom builders
Common Projects Here
The jobs we see most often in this area.
How Close We Are
About 50 minutes from our home base in Heber City.
“They brought in and graded the dirt for our new driveway… In total, they screened and hauled away 13 truckloads of rock… Jeff and his crew were incredibly hardworking. They were knowledgeable, efficient, and took pride in doing the job right.”
Our Services in This Area
Every Ritz Excavation & Demolition service is available here. Pick a service to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need for a demolition permit in Cottonwood Heights?
Cottonwood Heights' checklist asks for a pre-demolition inspection form from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department and the state demolition notification from the Utah Division of Air Quality, along with utility disconnects, before the permit is issued.
Is there a lot of rock in Cottonwood Heights?
Often. Lots near the canyon mouths can hold cobble and large boulders. We look for it during the site visit and plan the basement dig around it.
Do you handle drainage on sloped lots near the canyons?
Yes. Bench lots near the canyon mouths can send snowmelt toward the house, so we grade the site and add French drains or swales where water needs a path away from the foundation.
Other Areas We Serve
Ritz Excavation & Demolition works across Salt Lake, Utah, Summit and Wasatch Counties from our base in Heber City.
Building or Fixing Up Property Here?
Call Ritz Excavation & Demolition for a free estimate on your dig, demo or haul-off.