For excavation anywhere in Gilbert, call (602) 905-4044 or send the form.
Hay, rail and growth
Gilbert was once called the Hay Shipping Capital of the World. William "Bobby" Gilbert gave land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 for its Phoenix-to-Florence line, and the town incorporated in 1920. It had 267,918 residents in 2020.
Local rules
Pools need a 3-foot setback and a 5-to-6-foot barrier. Engineering permits are applied for by the contractor doing the work. See permits.
Requests are also welcome from Chandler and Sun Lakes. All areas.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Gilbert town, Arizona
- Wikipedia: Gilbert, Arizona
- Town of Gilbert: Swimming pool / spa barrier clarification policy (April 22, 2003) with Land Development Code section 5.2.7
- Town of Gilbert, Development Services: Engineering Construction Permit Checklist (October 23, 2025)
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
When was Gilbert incorporated?
July 6, 1920.
Get it quoted
Fill in the form or give us a call, and a local excavation contractor will be in touch. There's no cost to ask.
If it goes to voicemail, leave your name, number and address, and tell us what you need dug or moved.