Utah County
Excavation & Sitework Contractor — American Fork, UT
American Fork is home. Our yard, our crews, and 23 years of Utah ground experience are all right here, which means short mobilization, fast response, and a contractor who already knows the dirt, the inspectors, and the permitting in this city. We work everything from a single residential driveway near Main Street to commercial pads along the I-15 and Pioneer Crossing corridors.
Sitework built for American Fork
We're local, not just nearby
Being based in American Fork keeps mobilization cheap and response fast — and we already know the city's grading, excavation, and utility permitting process.
Mixed residential & commercial
From established neighborhoods off 500 East to the commercial growth around the AF/Lehi border, we self-perform sitework for both homeowners and builders.
Bench-to-valley soils
American Fork runs from the Lake Bonneville bench down toward the valley floor — soils and water tables vary, and we grade and compact accordingly.
What we focus on here: Driveways, concrete flatwork, excavation, and full sitework for residential and commercial projects.
What American Fork requires before you dig
Every rule and number below comes from American Fork's own code, fee schedule, or published guidance — each one linked. Last verified 2026-08-22.
A road cut into an American Fork street starts at $150
Cutting into a city street, including a driveway approach, requires a Right-of-Way permit from Engineering. The base permit fee is $150. Road cut fees run $5,000 plus $50 per linear foot on roads 0-2 years old, dropping to $250 plus $10 per linear foot on roads over 5 years old. A performance guarantee of at least $2,000 is required before work begins, per AFCC §12.08.040(G).
Source: American Fork ROW Permit ApplicationAmerican Fork's stormwater permit kicks in at 1 acre
American Fork requires a Land Disturbance Permit once a project disturbs 1 acre or more of land, the same threshold used at the federal level, with no lower local number. The same permit is triggered by any smaller disturbance that's part of a larger common plan of development totaling 1 acre or more, or at the City Engineer's discretion for a unique threat to water or public safety, under AFCC §13.94.030.
Source: American Fork Municipal Code §13.94.030If city sewer runs within 300 feet, you have 60 days to connect
Septic systems are unlawful in American Fork except where public sewer isn't available, and property owners must connect to city sewer within 60 days of notice whenever a line runs within 300 feet of the property line, under AFCC §13.20.040. Where septic is allowed, the city requires a minimum lot size of 25,000 square feet for any subsurface soil absorption system under §13.24.040.
Source: American Fork Municipal Code §13.20No construction on slopes over 30% under the Sensitive Lands rule
American Fork's Sensitive Lands Ordinance bars construction outright on any slope steeper than 30%, under section 2-7-2. Before grading, filling, excavating, or building on land mapped as Sensitive, which includes slopes of 25% or greater, expansive or liquefiable soils, high groundwater, and flood-prone areas, the owner must get the City Engineer's written acknowledgment of a geologic or geotechnical report.
Source: American Fork Sensitive Lands Ordinance 07-10-47American Fork FAQs
Do you do residential driveways in American Fork?
Yes — driveway replacement and new pours are one of our most common American Fork jobs. Because we're based here, we can usually quote and schedule quickly. Get a free inspection at driveways.cadoava.com.
Are you familiar with American Fork's permitting?
We are. We pull grading/excavation permits, coordinate Blue Stakes locates, and work with American Fork inspectors regularly — it's our home city.
Do I need a land disturbance permit for a new build in American Fork?
Only if your project disturbs 1 acre or more of land, or is part of a larger development that adds up to an acre — American Fork's Land Disturbance Permit threshold matches the federal baseline (AFCC §13.94.030). Cadoava handles the grading, excavation, and erosion-control work this permit covers, and we'll tell you upfront whether your lot triggers it.
Can I put in a septic system on my American Fork lot?
Only where public sewer isn't available. If a city sewer line runs within 300 feet of your property, American Fork requires you to connect within 60 days of notice instead of installing septic (AFCC §13.20.040). Cadoava handles the excavation and utility tie-in work for sewer connections, and the site prep for a leach field where septic is still permitted.