Excavating Contractors Serving the East Valley, AZ
Based in San Tan Valley and working across Maricopa and Pinal counties, from the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction to the Elliot Road corridor in Mesa, and everywhere Ironwood Drive and US-60 can take us.
Regional Excavation Across Two Counties
Mirage Excavation serves the East Valley and Pinal County from a San Tan Valley base. Our published service area includes San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Florence, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Cave Creek, with boulder retaining wall work also available in northern Arizona.
The East Valley stretches from Mesa and Gilbert on the Maricopa County side to the fast-growing towns of Pinal County, framed by the San Tan Mountains, the Usery Mountains and the Superstition Mountains. Washes such as Queen Creek Wash, Sonoqui Wash and Weekes Wash carry monsoon runoff across ground that ranges from flat former farmland to rocky desert foothills, often with caliche common in southern Arizona soils.
It is one of the fastest-building parts of Arizona. Commercial pads, grading, trenching and underground utilities are the starting point for work by general contractors, developers, electrical contractors and property owners across the East Valley. Mirage Excavation brings a site-first approach to that earthwork.
Find Excavation Services in Your City
Pick your city to see the local conditions, roads and permitting we plan around, plus the services we offer there. Do not see your town? If it is in the East Valley or Pinal County, call us.
San Tan Valley, AZ
Our home base, growing along Hunt Highway, Ironwood Drive and Gantzel Road, with commercial and residential sites needing pads, grading and utilities. excavation contractors in San Tan Valley.
Queen Creek, AZ
Former farm ground crossed by Queen Creek Wash and Sonoqui Wash, now one of the Valley’s fastest-growing towns, from Ellsworth and Ocotillo to Ironwood Crossing and the Northern Tier. excavation contractors in Queen Creek.
Mesa, AZ
The East Valley’s biggest commercial market, including the Elliot Road Technology Corridor, Eastmark, Cadence at Gateway, Gateway Airport, Las Sendas and north Mesa. excavation contractors in Mesa.
Gilbert, AZ
A town shaped by infill and redevelopment, from the Heritage District and Rivulon to Agritopia, Seville and Power Ranch, where grading and drainage correction matter. excavation contractors in Gilbert.
Apache Junction, AZ
Rocky, wash-cut ground at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, where boulder retaining walls and careful grading matter around Superstition Vistas and Blossom Rock. excavation contractors in Apache Junction.
Also Serving
Florence, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Cave Creek are also within the published service area. City pages are coming soon; contact us to discuss a project in one of these communities. Northern Arizona boulder retaining wall areas should be confirmed before specific communities are named.
Every Service, in Every City We Serve
Our full lineup is available throughout the service area, so you can hand one crew the whole earthwork scope.
Excavation
Building pads, cut-and-fill, site clearing and rock or caliche haul-off. View Excavation services.
Grading
Rough grading, finish grading and asphalt subgrade preparation that keeps monsoon runoff moving toward retention basins and away from buildings. View Grading services.
Trenching
Electrical conduit, water, irrigation and drainage trenches dug to plan and backfilled. View Trenching services.
Shoring
Trench shoring for deep utility work, matched to soil conditions ranging from loose wash sand to dense caliche. View Shoring services.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Natural boulder walls for slopes, wash banks and foothill lots, especially near the Superstition and San Tan mountains. View Boulder Retaining Walls services.
Utility Work
Water lines, sewer systems and underground infrastructure for commercial and residential development across both counties. View Utility Work services.
Why East Valley Builders and Property Owners Choose Mirage Excavation
Centrally Based in San Tan Valley
Our yard sits near the middle of the service area, with Ironwood Drive, Hunt Highway and SR-24 connecting us to Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Mesa and Gilbert.
We Know Both Counties’ Rules
Maricopa County Rule 310, Pinal County Air Quality, the Town of San Tan Valley permit process, Gilbert’s SWPPP requirements and Apache Junction’s grading permit all differ. We plan for the right set on every job.
Built for Arizona Ground
Caliche, rocky foothill soil and wash sand behave differently. We assess conditions during the estimate and bring the right equipment.
A General Contractor’s Mindset
Dan Renteria grew up in a family of contractors and spent his career on the GC side. He runs site work the way superintendents want it run: on time, on grade and in constant contact.
One Crew from Pad to Pipe
Excavation, grading, trenching, shoring, boulder walls and wet utilities under one contract. Licensed, ROC #362167, available Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, with free estimates throughout the service area.
What Our Clients Say
“Dan is skilled excavator with the latest equipment to make any project exactly what is required. He is very professional in all aspects of his business. Would highly recommend him and his team!” — Matthew Swedko, Google review.
Our Service Area Map
As excavating contractors in the East Valley, we cover nine communities across Maricopa and Pinal counties from our San Tan Valley base. San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert and Apache Junction each have a local page. Florence, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Cave Creek are coming soon.
Service Area FAQs
What areas does Mirage Excavation serve?
We are based in San Tan Valley and serve the East Valley and Pinal County: San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert and Apache Junction, plus Florence, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Our boulder retaining wall work has also taken us to northern Arizona.
Do permit and dust rules change between Maricopa and Pinal counties?
Yes. Maricopa County Rule 310, Pinal County Air Quality and local city or town grading and right-of-way requirements can differ. We confirm which rules apply during every estimate.
How much does excavation cost in the East Valley?
It depends on site size, material movement, haul-off, access and what is in the ground. Rocky foothill lots and caliche layers can require heavier equipment than soft former farmland. We review the site and plans and provide a free estimate.
How does monsoon season affect excavation and grading schedules?
Monsoon season runs June 15 through September 30. We plan dust control, erosion protection and open-trench exposure around the weather, and prioritize drainage grades that help sites handle storms.
Do you work with general contractors and developers across the East Valley?
That is the core of our business. We handle commercial earthwork for general contractors and developers, and partner with electrical contractors who need trenches opened and shored. Residential projects are also considered when they are the right fit.
Do you charge for estimates outside San Tan Valley?
No. Every project starts with a free estimate throughout the service area. We are available Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. Call (520) 614-0106 or use the contact form.
Ready to Get Started Anywhere in the East Valley?
From San Tan Valley to Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Apache Junction, every project starts with a free estimate. Whether your site sits on old farm ground along Ellsworth Road or on a rocky lot below the Superstitions, we are ready to show up.