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M&W Excavating, LLC

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M&W Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
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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Probst Co.

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Probst Co.

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

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

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GL Developments

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GL Developments

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everyting from concrete to tree work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give GL Developments a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very prompt service! Had 2 tree that was dead in the backyard and they needed to come down. Professional work! "

D D on October 2025

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everyting from concrete to tree work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give GL Developments a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very prompt service! Had 2 tree that was dead in the backyard and they needed to come down. Professional work! "

D D on October 2025

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Highland Hills Land Management

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Highland Hills Land Management

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Spartan Ram Jack

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Spartan Ram Jack

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free inspections, detailed estimates and you don’t pay us until the job is complete! At Spartan Ram Jack® we are on a mission to not only offer exceptional products and engineer-crafted solutions but friendly and honest service that our customers can trust. We offer industry-leading lifetime transferrable warranties because we have the best products available. We specialize in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, Poly-jacking, Sum Pumps, drainage improvements, bowing walls and differential settlement in both commercial and residential buildings. Our projects are completed on time and within budget. With over 40 years of foundation repair experience and a Super Service Award winner for the last 10 YEARS, Spartan Ram Jack leads the industry in the Midwest. We have offices in the Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita, Springfield, and Columbia areas and are recognized for professional, honest, and thorough repairs. We have years of experience solving the foundation problems unique to the Midwestern climate. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the area’s most reliable & honest contractors.

"Paul did our evaluation for us & Cameron & Joe came out later & did the crack injections/patches for us to fix a couple of leaks we?ve been dealing with and they all did a great job getting us taken care of! Thanks guys!"

Russ S on November 2025

Free inspections, detailed estimates and you don’t pay us until the job is complete! At Spartan Ram Jack® we are on a mission to not only offer exceptional products and engineer-crafted solutions but friendly and honest service that our customers can trust. We offer industry-leading lifetime transferrable warranties because we have the best products available. We specialize in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, Poly-jacking, Sum Pumps, drainage improvements, bowing walls and differential settlement in both commercial and residential buildings. Our projects are completed on time and within budget. With over 40 years of foundation repair experience and a Super Service Award winner for the last 10 YEARS, Spartan Ram Jack leads the industry in the Midwest. We have offices in the Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita, Springfield, and Columbia areas and are recognized for professional, honest, and thorough repairs. We have years of experience solving the foundation problems unique to the Midwestern climate. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the area’s most reliable & honest contractors.

"Paul did our evaluation for us & Cameron & Joe came out later & did the crack injections/patches for us to fix a couple of leaks we?ve been dealing with and they all did a great job getting us taken care of! Thanks guys!"

Russ S on November 2025

korte Tree Care

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korte Tree Care

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We accept Visa and Mastercard

"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

We accept Visa and Mastercard

"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

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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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QUALITY WATERPROOFING

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QUALITY WATERPROOFING

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Wallace Plumbing

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Wallace Plumbing

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Customers say: True professional
44 years of experience

30 years in business in Columbia with thousands of satisfied customers. If you haven't used us before, ask around, it won't be hard to find a Wallace Plumbing happy customer. Give us a chance and we'll make you one too!!!

"Perfect, no issues. Very professional job."

WIlliam V M on June 2018

30 years in business in Columbia with thousands of satisfied customers. If you haven't used us before, ask around, it won't be hard to find a Wallace Plumbing happy customer. Give us a chance and we'll make you one too!!!

"Perfect, no issues. Very professional job."

WIlliam V M on June 2018

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

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Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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