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Diggin It Earthworks LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Diggin It Earthworks is a family owned and operated excavation company serving St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. We specialize in site preparation, drainage solutions, land clearing, driveway installation, grading, and more. With a commitment to quality workmanship and reliable service, we're here to get your project done right. Insured for your peace of mind.

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Stars & Stripes Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If I could I would give them a 10 star They were very professional and knew what they were doing. I will recommend them to anyone."
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L&M Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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Site clearing, tree removal, trenching, driveway repairs water/sewer pipe installation.\nJohn Deere 35g

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DOTY CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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TNT Turnover Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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TNT Turnover Services isn’t just remodeling spaces—we’re transforming them.\n\nWe take outdated, worn, or underperforming areas and turn them into clean, modern, high-impact spaces built to impress and made to last. From kitchens and bathrooms to full property turnovers, our work is driven by precision, quality craftsmanship, and attention to every detail.\n\nAt TNT Turnover Services, we don’t believe in shortcuts—we believe in results. We bring reliability, speed, and professionalism to every project, delivering a smooth, hassle-free experience from start to finish. On time. On budget. Done right.\n\nWhether you’re upgrading your home or preparing a property for its next chapter, we’re here to raise the standard and exceed expectations.

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The Lawn Tamer LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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🌱 Need Your Yard Looking Its Best? Let The Lawn Tamer Handle It! 🌱\n\nHi! I’m Christopher, owner of The Lawn Tamer. With 5+ years of experience, we provide reliable, professional lawn care and landscaping at a great value.\n\n✅ Mowing & edging\n✅ Trimming & cleanups\n✅ Mulch & landscaping\n✅ Shrub & property maintenance\n✅ Free estimates\n\nWe don’t just cut grass — we tame lawns! 💪🌿\n\n📩 Message me today for a FREE estimate and let’s get your property looking its best!

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Dillard Farms & Co. LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Farmington, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\nis 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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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