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Honest Abe's Home Services

4.40(
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Honest Abe's Home Services

4.40(
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Customers say: True professional
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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M&W Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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M&W Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

M&W Excavating, LLC We are 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.

"M&W were very professional. Job was done well and in a very timely manner. The cost was very reasonable. I would use them again without hesitation and recommend them."

Rebecca Y on September 2025

M&W Excavating, LLC We are 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.

"M&W were very professional. Job was done well and in a very timely manner. The cost was very reasonable. I would use them again without hesitation and recommend them."

Rebecca Y on September 2025


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AW Excavating

4.75(
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AW Excavating

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
15 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


Grizzly Excavating Services LLC

5.00(
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Grizzly Excavating Services LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


River View Construction

4.78(
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River View Construction

4.78(
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Customers say: Terrific value
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


RIDGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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RIDGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.


Stamper Land Services

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Stamper Land Services

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Stamper Land Services 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. We have 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. Full house cleaning, with a 3 hour minimum on service requests.

Stamper Land Services 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. We have 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. Full house cleaning, with a 3 hour minimum on service requests.


"Korte Tree Care is a fabulous company! They responded quickly and professionally with a great quote and great service! They removed our tree and ground out the stump so well that we can't even tell that there was a tree there! Wow! We recommend them highly! Thank you so much!!!"

Adria V on April 2023

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"Korte Tree Care is a fabulous company! They responded quickly and professionally with a great quote and great service! They removed our tree and ground out the stump so well that we can't even tell that there was a tree there! Wow! We recommend them highly! Thank you so much!!!"

Adria V on April 2023


PRO PUMPING & HYDROJETTING

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PRO PUMPING & HYDROJETTING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for giving Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Pro Pumping is a two-generation, family-owned and operated company that has been in business in mid-Missouri for over 25 years. We offer septic tank pumping, grease trap maintenance and cleaning, hydrojetting, and lagoon draining. Our courteous and professional staff is here to help you. Call us at 573-474-5489, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We also offer emergency service and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for giving Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Pro Pumping is a two-generation, family-owned and operated company that has been in business in mid-Missouri for over 25 years. We offer septic tank pumping, grease trap maintenance and cleaning, hydrojetting, and lagoon draining. Our courteous and professional staff is here to help you. Call us at 573-474-5489, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We also offer emergency service and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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Dotson Excavating

5.00(
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Dotson Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Contractor We demo houses and commercial buildings,We specialize in land clearing. Drainage correction along with installing all types of underground water,electric, and sewer lines. We also do pipe plowing. We can plow approximately 2500 feet per hour at 24" deep in good to moderate ground. Basements, build roads, land clearing, and ponds are also in our area of expertise.

"Everything was on time and professionally completed!!!"

David G on May 2020

Excavating Contractor We demo houses and commercial buildings,We specialize in land clearing. Drainage correction along with installing all types of underground water,electric, and sewer lines. We also do pipe plowing. We can plow approximately 2500 feet per hour at 24" deep in good to moderate ground. Basements, build roads, land clearing, and ponds are also in our area of expertise.

"Everything was on time and professionally completed!!!"

David G on May 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

The cost to drill a well ranges, but for a well that’s roughly 150 feet deep, you could spend approximately $5,500. However, prices can fluctuate substantially due to factors like geological conditions, local regulations, and variations in drilling methods. For a more precise quote tailored to your location, research local well-drilling professionals in your area.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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