Fountain Hills sits on the east side of the south end of the McDowell Mountains. For excavation in Fountain Hills, call (602) 584-1476 or send the form.
The town and its fountain
C. V. Wood developed the town as president of McCulloch Oil, and Robert P. McCulloch built the fountain in 1970. Running normally on two pumps it reaches about 300 feet; with all three it can reach 560. The town incorporated in 1989 and borders the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Scottsdale.
Hillside lots
On a sloped lot, ask how a quote handles cut and fill, drainage and any rock. See rock excavation.
Permits
Fountain Hills issues its own permits. It's in Maricopa County, so the county's dust rules apply.
We also take requests from Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek. See every area.
Sources
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
Who issues grading permits in Fountain Hills?
The Town of Fountain Hills issues its own permits. Ask the town what your project needs.
Get it quoted
Call or use the form. A local excavation contractor gets back to you, and asking for a quote costs nothing.
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