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Avatar for Trujillo Gardens, LLC
Trujillo Gardens, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel does a great job taking care of my entire yard and shrubbery and grass cutting and aerating and really anything I need he keeps my place looking excellent. Trims bushes seeds and aerates and anything I need great company to work with and very reasonable! Can strongly recommend !!"
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+389

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for CTC Landscaping, LLC
CTC Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
234
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is refreshing to deal with people who provide exceptional customer service. CTC Landscaping does just that. We had our front lawn re-sodded and it looks great. I highly recommend them."
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Boxwood

+118

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Finishing Touch Landscaping exceeded all my expectations! Our property had a problem of water runoff causing serious soil erosion that required some excavation, installation of an extended drainage system, installation of railroad ties, topsoil and regrading. The cost estimate was very competitive with other local landscapers and all work was done in a very professional manner. Frank Davis is more than just a landscaper; he is an experienced problem-solver and came up with suggestions that added value to the project without exceeding the budget. He has experienced workmen and makes it his business to supervise the project in person."
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Retaining Wall with Driveway Extention
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+92

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TrueCare Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to trim my hedge, take out some patio ties and remove roots from the old plants. Also, they trimmed the lower branches from my trees. I was very pleased. They arrived on time and did a great job! I highly recommend them."
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+203

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bullseye Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To say Bill and his crew are amazing is a huge understatement. Bill not only did an AMAZING job on our pool excavation, he didnâ t miss a beat with he hit solid rock! He and his guys got through an insane amount of rock and our pool placement was still done on time! In addition, he stepped in after some issues occurred with our Pool Contractor and helped to make the situation better. He didnâ t NEED to do this. He had no obligation to do this. He is just a fantastic, honest and fair person who wanted to help. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!"
land prep for BBL building
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+25

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior Grading & Hardscape
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim is very communicative about the work. He let's you know if there's a problem and suggest how he would suggest it be solved He also arises you of a price if it's outside the bid. Honestly, he's been the best contractor I've worked with. And, I've worked with a lot of different people over the past five years."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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City Scapes
5.0(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his crew did a great job. Removed old railroad ties and installed new metal edging. In front they installed new stone edging, removed old bushes and installed new bushes. They cleaned up afterwards."
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+16

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Bri-Co Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 40 years of experience in the home and home improvement industry, Bri-Co Construction LLC is your trusted partner for all your residential and commercial needs. We treat every project with the same care and attention as if it were our own. Contact us today - we're excited to work with you!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Bri-Co Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellisville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Harold and his crew demolished a large pool and concrete area including pool equipment. The bid included a high level of detail that other bids did not. Harold addressed my concerns about potential settling and communicated any issues that popped up such as drainage. My neighbor and I appreciated how well they fixed up the yard as the recent heavy rains made the ground soft for heavy equipment. Do give Harold a call for your project. This is an A+ company run by a kind gentlemen."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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