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RIDGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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RIDGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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2 years of experience
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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 the start to the 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.

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 the start to the 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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AW Excavating

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AW Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Awesome, quick"

Randy J on August 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Awesome, quick"

Randy J on August 2023


River View Construction

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River View Construction

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Customers say: Terrific value
17 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Dale and his crew laid new flooring throughout my kitchen, dining room and main hall. He also, replaced and repaired drywall after we demoed our kitchen down to the studs. He is a great communicator and very knowledgeable. My floor looks great!!"

JoDe L on September 2023

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Dale and his crew laid new flooring throughout my kitchen, dining room and main hall. He also, replaced and repaired drywall after we demoed our kitchen down to the studs. He is a great communicator and very knowledgeable. My floor looks great!!"

JoDe L on September 2023


Grizzly Excavating Services LLC

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Grizzly Excavating Services LLC

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31 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I was extremely happy with the demolition work done by Grizzly. The team was professional, efficient, and got the job done safely and on time. They exceeded my expectations from start to finish and left with my property looking better than when they arrived ?I wouldn?t hesitate to use them again and I will be recommending them to anyone needing quality work around the lake area as Spencer explained they do much more than just demolition. "

Catherine H on July 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I was extremely happy with the demolition work done by Grizzly. The team was professional, efficient, and got the job done safely and on time. They exceeded my expectations from start to finish and left with my property looking better than when they arrived ?I wouldn?t hesitate to use them again and I will be recommending them to anyone needing quality work around the lake area as Spencer explained they do much more than just demolition. "

Catherine H on July 2025


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Honest Abe's Home Services

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Honest Abe's Home Services

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Customers say: True professional
41 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Honest Abe's Home service, an exceptional customer experience which includes quality home services from highly trained employees resulting in extremely satisfied homeowners who take pride in our relationship. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central cooling and heating systems. In addition, we offer mold inspection and remediation services. As well as, plumbing and water softener services. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your extreme satisfaction.

"They did pretty good qork, but very expensive. I paid triple what I would have paid if I had been able to wait one day."

Julie H on September 2025

Honest Abe's Home service, an exceptional customer experience which includes quality home services from highly trained employees resulting in extremely satisfied homeowners who take pride in our relationship. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central cooling and heating systems. In addition, we offer mold inspection and remediation services. As well as, plumbing and water softener services. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your extreme satisfaction.

"They did pretty good qork, but very expensive. I paid triple what I would have paid if I had been able to wait one day."

Julie H on September 2025


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Horn Premier

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Horn Premier

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3 years of experience

Expert affordable outdoor services. We pride ourselves on providing professional service in a timely manner. We communicate with our client throughout the process to ensure we are meeting their needs.

Expert affordable outdoor services. We pride ourselves on providing professional service in a timely manner. We communicate with our client throughout the process to ensure we are meeting their needs.


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DigMasters LLC

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DigMasters LLC

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

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.

"Amazing in n out Truly amazed by the work take"

Eric D on September 2024

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.

"Amazing in n out Truly amazed by the work take"

Eric D on September 2024


Wells Custom Skid Loading

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Wells Custom Skid Loading

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We are a small company out of Mid Missouri. We are doing anything and everything from grading to brush clearing. We charge on average $15 less an hour than all of our competitors, and do just as good if not better work.

We are a small company out of Mid Missouri. We are doing anything and everything from grading to brush clearing. We charge on average $15 less an hour than all of our competitors, and do just as good if not better work.


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Haskamp Excavation

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Haskamp Excavation

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4 years of experience

We are a local excavation company based out of Columbia Missouri. Some of our services include: septic installation, yard grading, downspout installation, French drains, land clearing, sod installation, and site prep for new construction.

We are a local excavation company based out of Columbia Missouri. Some of our services include: septic installation, yard grading, downspout installation, French drains, land clearing, sod installation, and site prep for new construction.


R & R Contractors

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R & R Contractors

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R &R contractors Specialize in Asphalt and seal coating * asphalt paving * seal coating & patching & striping * excavating * concrete * chip & seal & chip & seal removal * rip rap & retaining walls * tree service * dirt and rock work * parking lots and driveways * farm roads, and community roads Commercial and residential Serving the entire lake & Mid Missouri Over 20 years experience! Warrantees on all of our work! NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!! FREE ESTIMATES!!!

R &R contractors Specialize in Asphalt and seal coating * asphalt paving * seal coating & patching & striping * excavating * concrete * chip & seal & chip & seal removal * rip rap & retaining walls * tree service * dirt and rock work * parking lots and driveways * farm roads, and community roads Commercial and residential Serving the entire lake & Mid Missouri Over 20 years experience! Warrantees on all of our work! NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!! FREE ESTIMATES!!!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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