Building Utah's Foundation
Precision earthwork for Utah's most demanding builds.
SIGNATURE PROJECTS
Signature projects
Laying the foundation for Utah's finest homes.
WHAT WE DO
What we do
From precision excavation and utility trenching to artisan rock walls and high-end paving, JKT delivers the best in Utah sitework.
01
High-end Residential Excavation
We specialize in basement digs for luxury homes built on steep slopes and tight timelines. Our operators bring precision and speed to every phase—from over-ex to fine grade—keeping your schedule ahead of pace.
- → Custom Home Basement Excavation
- → Mass Grading and Over-Ex
- → Cut-and-Fill Work
- → Driveway and Pad Prep
02
Paving & Asphalt
Through our sister company, Wasatch Paving, we finish projects with clean, crisp asphalt work that lasts through the Wasatch winters. From custom driveways to trench patches, our paving crew delivers smooth results.
- → Driveway Paving
- → Asphalt Patching
- → Small Commercial Lots and Trench Restoration
03
Utility Trenching & Backfill
We handle full trenching and coordination for sewer, water, storm, and electrical. Whether it's shallow ground in spring or frozen clay in November, we keep utility work moving so other trades don't get held up.
- → Sewer, Water, Storm, and Power Trenching
- → Pipe Bedding and Backfill
- → Coordination With Inspectors and Utility Providers
04
Rock Wall & Slope Retention
We build engineered boulder and block walls that hold up hillsides and elevate curb appeal. Our rock walls are sized to match the scale and finish of luxury homes—whether structural or decorative.
- → Boulder Stacking and Slope Retention
- → Tiered Wall Systems
- → Landscape integration with natural stone
TRUSTED BY UTAH'S BEST BUILDERS
JKT's exceptional excavation work consistently exceeds our expectations.
Alma Jessop
Upland Development
We have used JKT Excavation on numerous projects throughout the past year. They are prompt, thorough, budget-conscious, and detail oriented. They are a trusted partner of our team and will be for the foreseeable future.
Jeff Piposar
Outlaw Homes
WHERE WE WORK
Where we work
We specialize in the Wasatch Back — Park City, Heber, Deer Valley, Kamas, and the exclusive communities throughout Summit and Wasatch Counties.
Marcella
Colony at White Pine
Wasatch Peaks Ranch
Tuhaye
Solamere
SISTER COMPANY
Wasatch Paving
Premium asphalt paving for driveways, parking lots, and private roads. The same quality and reliability you expect from JKT — now on the surface.
RECENT THINKING
Recent thinking
Notes from the field on excavation, site prep, and the craft of earthwork.
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to start?
Call, email, or send us the details. We'll set up a site walk and scope the build.