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Paladin, LLC

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Paladin, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Cooper Siteworks Inc.

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Cooper Siteworks Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

**General Contractor*** Commercial * Residential New Construction* Additions & Remodels* Demolition & Disposal of Existing Structures**Excavation*** Grading* Backfilling & Rock Breaking* Clearing* Hauling & Utilities* Footings* Foundations & Seawalls**Solid Rock Removal***4,000 lb Hydraulic Hammer** Septic*** Advanced & Conventional Systems*Lift Stations & Grinders* Drip Irrigation & Sewer Mains**Landscaping*** Fine Grading Topsoil For Sod or Seed*Stacked Block & Natural Rock Retaining Walls* Mulch & Rock Borders* Rip Rap & DrainSwales**Utilities*** Water Lines* Service Lines & Mains* CTS or Plastic* Conduit For Primary & Secondary Electric* Conduits for Communications - Phone & Cable TV **Hauling** Deliver Fill Dirt * Gravel * Topsoil * Rock * Mulch * Sand * Haul Off Fill Dirt * Chipped Rock * Trees * Brush * Stumps References:Meeks: 573-348-6000 Jeff Winsor, Dougans: 573-348-9017 Bryan Kennison, HD Waterworks: 573-348-1273 Terry/Ken, APAC: 573-365-1500 Troy/Craig. Experience: Over 30 years of experience in all types and phases of construction. ASSOCIATION* NFIB Member* President & Board Member of Lake Ozark Builders Association* Member of Lake Ozark Chamber of Commerce; Lang:English / Spanish / French

**General Contractor*** Commercial * Residential New Construction* Additions & Remodels* Demolition & Disposal of Existing Structures**Excavation*** Grading* Backfilling & Rock Breaking* Clearing* Hauling & Utilities* Footings* Foundations & Seawalls**Solid Rock Removal***4,000 lb Hydraulic Hammer** Septic*** Advanced & Conventional Systems*Lift Stations & Grinders* Drip Irrigation & Sewer Mains**Landscaping*** Fine Grading Topsoil For Sod or Seed*Stacked Block & Natural Rock Retaining Walls* Mulch & Rock Borders* Rip Rap & DrainSwales**Utilities*** Water Lines* Service Lines & Mains* CTS or Plastic* Conduit For Primary & Secondary Electric* Conduits for Communications - Phone & Cable TV **Hauling** Deliver Fill Dirt * Gravel * Topsoil * Rock * Mulch * Sand * Haul Off Fill Dirt * Chipped Rock * Trees * Brush * Stumps References:Meeks: 573-348-6000 Jeff Winsor, Dougans: 573-348-9017 Bryan Kennison, HD Waterworks: 573-348-1273 Terry/Ken, APAC: 573-365-1500 Troy/Craig. Experience: Over 30 years of experience in all types and phases of construction. ASSOCIATION* NFIB Member* President & Board Member of Lake Ozark Builders Association* Member of Lake Ozark Chamber of Commerce; Lang:English / Spanish / French

J&D Construction

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J&D Construction

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29 years of experience

Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers.

Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers.

Taylor engineering and construction inc.

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Taylor engineering and construction inc.

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17 years of experience

We are a family owned and managed business that does engineering and technology design and development for the.automotive industry and construction industry if you can dream it we can build it we take pride in our quality workmanship and attention to detail.

We are a family owned and managed business that does engineering and technology design and development for the.automotive industry and construction industry if you can dream it we can build it we take pride in our quality workmanship and attention to detail.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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