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McDowell Excavating, LLC
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Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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Driveway reclaiming

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Missouri Land Improvement
New to Angi

Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m a local guy born and raised right here in Columbia. I’m available to do all kind of residential ground work from reshaping your property for proper drainage to clearing trees and overgrowth for better views. I focus on selective growth management in which I remove all scrubby trees and undergrowth to maximize the life of the wanted trees. I also clear large amounts of land. I install drainage systems for gutter and footings to get the water away from your house.

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Show-Me Natives
New to Angi

Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Show-Me Natives Landscape and Design is a landscaping business concentrating on our pollinators with the installs of Native plants. We have the experience to design, prepare, and build your outdoor oasis from your garden to retaining walls, walkways, and patios.

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digmaters
5.0(
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Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

DigMasters is your premier choice for all your excavation needs. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver top-notch results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable service.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AMERICAN CLEANING & DUMPING SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

American Cleaning and Dumping LLC 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.

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Sublett Excavating, LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello and welcome to Sublett trucking where we take care of all your excavating needs. Whether it is new construction, or updating your property, we can handle all projects. Don't wait, call today. We look forward to speaking with you.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Blackwater, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that takes 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.\n

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Pond Redone
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Gutter drain replacement
Gutter drain replacement

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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