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Avatar for Triple C Excavation
Triple C Excavation
5.0(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff from Triple CCC excavation did an amazing job . He communicated well through the whole project. He did what he said and more then we were expecting. The job excellent . The speed of the project fast .the price reasonable .He will definitely be doing are future projects Bill & Dawn"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NATE'S BUILDING PROS LLC
4.8(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate has done three roofs for me and is about to start on a fourth for me. I highly recommend him. One of the homes he completed a full reroof for me on is a 100+ year old farmhouse with multiple intersecting rooflines and steeply pitched sections. Nate and his team did a fantastic job ensuring it is protected and set to last another 100 years."
Metal Roof Install
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction

+14

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
4.0(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Bryan Scott and his team exceeded our expectations. A professional plan and bid were presented, and the project finished on time and on budget. Bryan and on-site foreman Sean communicate with us as well as our neighbors. I would hire Scott's Hardscape & Excavating again."
Retaining wall
Caesar retaining wall block
Response time4 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Legacy Land Leveling LLC
Legacy Land Leveling LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I recently purchased a brand new home in Hollister that has a really large unfinished yard. I needed someone that could do some leveling, spread a huge amount of pea gravel in the backyard for my dogs and also clean up a solid limestone rock wall that was still existing from the build out. He also dug out and buried gutter lines out for me on a massive slope that the builder did not attend to adequately. This is a stand alone, family owned business and the owner is highly dependable, communicative, knowledgeable, professional and incredibly affordable. He takes great pride in his work and goes above and beyond to make sure he gets the job done correctly. I would recommend him for any major or minor overhaul landscaping project that needs big equipment to get the job done. I’ll definitely be using him again this fall to help me tackle the front yard."
4P Land Services
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"For the past two years, Tim and Down & Dirty Land Clearing have done my site work, excavating, and trail making. Excellent workmanship and a clear commitment to safety every step of the way. Tim genuinely cares about doing the job right. I will continue my relationship with Down & Dirty and can comfortably recommend them."
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building

+5

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Gather your property survey, well location, and septic system drawings before starting any excavating work. Document your 811 ticket confirmation and mark private utilities, including propane tanks and rural water lines. Take clear photos of current drainage patterns, seasonal wet spots, and any known sinkhole activity. Note whether your property sits inside Ava city limits to ensure your local professionals secure the correct MO permits.

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Directing gutter downspouts toward excavated areas accelerates erosion and undermines soil compaction. Overwatering landscaping near trenches causes clay-heavy MO soils to expand and contract, degrading the work over time. Planting deep-rooted trees near buried utility lines disrupts the site. Finally, running heavy mowers over recently backfilled areas before full settlement creates sinkholes and depressions on your rural Ava property. Maintain your drainage channels to prevent washouts.

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General contractors handle site clearing, grading, and earthwork across the region. Certified specialists focus on septic system installation, managing percolation tests and drain field trenching. Utility professionals dig trenches for private water and propane lines. Pond and lake contractors build dams and spillways. Foundation excavators manage rock removal for basements, while other professionals build and grade access roads for heavily timbered properties in rural Ava, MO.

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Depth assessment and bedrock planning are the most sensitive parts of excavating in Ava. The local karst terrain features limestone bedrock and unpredictable sinkholes. Rushing site evaluation before digging poses severe safety hazards and causes sinkhole collapses. Properly compacting soil on sloped terrain prevents slippage during heavy MO spring rains. Confirm actual utility line depths, since older rural installations sit at inconsistent depths.

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Documenting your property's sinkhole history and depth to bedrock is critical before starting an excavating project. Knowing your exact soil type guides drainage design and compaction planning. Locate your septic tank, drain field, and reserve areas to prevent damage. Identify recorded easements and floodplain status to ensure legal compliance. Determine if your property falls within Ava city limits or rural Douglas County to follow proper MO regulations.

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