Mesa sits just north of Queen Creek. Its neighbors to the south include Gilbert, Chandler and Queen Creek, with Apache Junction to the east. For excavation in southeast Mesa, call (480) 712-3323 or send the form.
Southeast Mesa
The far southeast of the city, closest to Queen Creek, is home to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the largest relief airport in the Phoenix area, and Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus.
Rules
Mesa issues its own grading and building permits, so ask the city what your job needs. Mesa is in Maricopa County, where disturbing 0.10 acre (4,356 square feet) or more needs a dust control permit and every dust-generating job follows Rule 310.
Requests also come in from Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Florence. All areas.
Sources
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
Do I need a dust permit for excavation in Mesa?
Mesa is in Maricopa County, which requires a dust control permit for activities that disturb 0.10 acre (4,356 square feet) or more.
Get it quoted
Send the form or call and a local excavation contractor will follow up. There's no charge to ask for a quote.
If you reach voicemail, leave your name, number, the property address and what you need dug, graded or cleared.