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Jaspers Excavating
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Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan cleared about 10 acres for me. He worked tirelessly to get the job done on time. Very good work, honest, dependable and fair. Planning to hire him again this spring for another job."
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Smiths Land Development
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Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very willing to work with us and do as requested. Just genuinely kind, heart of the earth, type folk who did excellent work. Fair pricing for sure. Recommend"
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Wilder's Excavating
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Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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