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Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC

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Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC

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Super Service Award
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27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"From start to finish, he was fantastic, friendly, and made sure I got what exactly what I wanted. The guy he had come out Work. We’re also very professional and made sure that nothing was left behind Trash or anything else. I was extremely pleased with the job that they had done!"

Charles W on August 2025

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"From start to finish, he was fantastic, friendly, and made sure I got what exactly what I wanted. The guy he had come out Work. We’re also very professional and made sure that nothing was left behind Trash or anything else. I was extremely pleased with the job that they had done!"

Charles W on August 2025


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K&K Excavating LLC

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K&K Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

K&K Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024

K&K Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024


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Allen Pace

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Allen Pace

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Allen Pace, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Quick response to my request on Friday and demolition the next Monday. The demolition and removal took less than an hour. I am pleased because the dilapidated shed was in the way of my next home improvement project. I told Alan I was leaving for vacation Monday morning. He was on site at 7:15 am."

Donna M on August 2023

Allen Pace, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Quick response to my request on Friday and demolition the next Monday. The demolition and removal took less than an hour. I am pleased because the dilapidated shed was in the way of my next home improvement project. I told Alan I was leaving for vacation Monday morning. He was on site at 7:15 am."

Donna M on August 2023


All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC

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All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC

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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Ehret Inc

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Ehret Inc

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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ehret, Inc. is a full service plumbing company and can professionally handle any plumbing work you may need from new installations to repairs and replacements. We offer high quality equipment and material that is made to last. We also offer trenchless technology and can bore in a new water service without digging up your entire yard! We will also install or repair storm water pumps, lift stations, sewage ejectors and sump pumps. We can take care of gas lines, backflow testing, toilet installations and repairs and outside faucet repairs. Our polite plumbers will look after your home and needs with respect. We’ll cover our shoes and clean up after ourselves. It’s the little touches that can make the difference.

"OUTSTANDING, did the job in 2 days when promised 3, cleaned up after himself and did exactly what was asked for. Wrote out a detailed estimate of each items' cost (requested) and reduced prices on some things he had estimated that weren't needed. He ensured all items were done to code and completely reconfigured the main floor bathroom plumbing, which was very aged. All items installed neatly and to perfection any OCD Person (like myself) would appreciate. Would hire again in a NY minute!"

Ramona B on September 2018

Ehret, Inc. is a full service plumbing company and can professionally handle any plumbing work you may need from new installations to repairs and replacements. We offer high quality equipment and material that is made to last. We also offer trenchless technology and can bore in a new water service without digging up your entire yard! We will also install or repair storm water pumps, lift stations, sewage ejectors and sump pumps. We can take care of gas lines, backflow testing, toilet installations and repairs and outside faucet repairs. Our polite plumbers will look after your home and needs with respect. We’ll cover our shoes and clean up after ourselves. It’s the little touches that can make the difference.

"OUTSTANDING, did the job in 2 days when promised 3, cleaned up after himself and did exactly what was asked for. Wrote out a detailed estimate of each items' cost (requested) and reduced prices on some things he had estimated that weren't needed. He ensured all items were done to code and completely reconfigured the main floor bathroom plumbing, which was very aged. All items installed neatly and to perfection any OCD Person (like myself) would appreciate. Would hire again in a NY minute!"

Ramona B on September 2018


"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020



FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

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FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!



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Roider Contracting

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Roider Contracting

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since Roider Contracting is a family owned / operated business, you can rest assured that your project will be started and completed in a timely manner, by finishing one job at a time and by having the owner on the job to personally manage the project. In addition the project will be completed as originally described and at the price in the written bid that you receive from us. Additioanl Email address - [email protected].

Since Roider Contracting is a family owned / operated business, you can rest assured that your project will be started and completed in a timely manner, by finishing one job at a time and by having the owner on the job to personally manage the project. In addition the project will be completed as originally described and at the price in the written bid that you receive from us. Additioanl Email address - [email protected].

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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