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Southern Contracting, LLC
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Serving Fair Grove, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan and his team did an outstanding job installing our fence. They were professional, proficient and made me feel like their priority by getting my fence installed in no time. Will highly recommend to anyone and plan on using for future projects! Thanks Ivan!"
6ft chain-link
6' chain-link fence
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Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Serving Fair Grove, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"KC Contracting and Construction built 3 homes for us simultaneously (For us and our 2 sons), a shop, and a barn, and did a phenomenal job on everything. They were very professional, hard working, and easy to work with. We have built several homes in the past and this was, by far, our best experience. We have never worked with a more honest contractor who really cares about his customers and the quality of the work they provide. We will definitely use them for any future construction needs."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GET 2 IT DIRTWORX LLC
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Serving Fair Grove, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Credit card accepted

"This company did a marvelous job tearing down our old car port. They were able to do it in a short time frame and cleaned up the area quite well. I appreciated them calling me when they had questions as to what exactly was to be hauled away. I recommend them highly!"
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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HUCKLEBERRY HOME REPAIR LLC
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Serving Fair Grove, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Quick, Clean, and painless! Pressure washed house, deck, and fence first day. Returned next morning did a few repairs we needed inside also fixed the siding and repaired our gate so it opens. They finished the day staining the deck and fence."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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