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Avatar for Scotts Landscape And Excavation
Scotts Landscape And Excavation
4.7(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carterville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott’s Landscape and Excavation did a phenomenal job in our yard! Brandon was very helpful and knowledgeable in what we needed done. The job was done immaculately and affordably. We will definitely be using Scott’s Landscape and Excavation in the future! Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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DryRidge Tree Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Carterville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible tree trimming and land clearing solutions. Whether you're preparing a site for construction, reclaiming overgrown property, or removing or trimming trees, our experienced team delivers precision and care with every job. With top-tier equipment and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we help you clear the way for your next big project. Reach out to us today and get a quote. We would love to help you!\n\n* We Do USE LARGE EQUIPMENT( SKID STEER) MUST HAVE ROOM AND BE OKAY TO ENTER EXIT YARDS IF PROJECT IS IN YARD

Response time1 day
4P Land Services
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Carterville, 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.

Avatar for Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carterville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a 12 foot by 25 foot section in my backyard underneath the carport dug out about 15 in down and it was replaced with big rock to give it better foundation because I was having erosion problems. Tim Walter was the perfect guy for the job and did an outstanding job and even did it under estimate all in one day and put top shelf and highly recommend for any landscape issue. John Erway."
Shed Pad
Culvert installation
Shed Pad
RV parking pad with underground drainage for garage gutters
Culvert installation

+13

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Mid-West Dirt Works LLC
Mid-West Dirt Works LLC
4.9(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carterville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his crew did truly exceptional work and built a 20x20 outbuilding for us. Eric was very reliable and came on time and completed the work as expected. He returned texts and phone calls promptly. He contracted the whole project and his concrete, electrical and HVAC people were all top notch and there were no delays - everything went smooth! We are very pleased with our building and highly recommend Mid west Dirtworks for any project."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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