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"Prepped a 20Ã Â 20 area for pool install. Great communication, showed up on time, price was as quoted. Highly recommend."

Amy B on August 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Prepped a 20Ã Â 20 area for pool install. Great communication, showed up on time, price was as quoted. Highly recommend."

Amy B on August 2024


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Mays Excavating

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Mays Excavating

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

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Mays Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Ben and his team were top-notch. They went above and beyond the scope of the project, removing heavy brush and clearing a road to grade with the correct slope for water runoff. I will hire them again."

Shawn B on April 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Mays Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Ben and his team were top-notch. They went above and beyond the scope of the project, removing heavy brush and clearing a road to grade with the correct slope for water runoff. I will hire them again."

Shawn B on April 2023


Need any dirt work or demolishing done I'm the guy. I have been running equipment for most of my life there isn't much that I can't do. I'm happy to travel come talk and even give some advice on jobs you need done.


Dillard Farms & Co. LLC

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Dillard Farms & Co. LLC

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12 years of experience
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is 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

is 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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Landesign LLC

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Landesign LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Landesign specializes in both residential and commercial landscaping, with an emphasis on design/build projects including retaining walls, patios, planting of trees and shrubs, and water features. With more than 20 years of experience in the landscaping field, the designers and sales staff at Landesign can create complete landscape projects from the design stage through the construction. Additional E-mail - [email protected].

"Really well. The workers were fast and they did a great job. After the job some plants needed to be replaced from their 1 year warranty and they replaced appropriately."

Cindy B on March 2020

Landesign specializes in both residential and commercial landscaping, with an emphasis on design/build projects including retaining walls, patios, planting of trees and shrubs, and water features. With more than 20 years of experience in the landscaping field, the designers and sales staff at Landesign can create complete landscape projects from the design stage through the construction. Additional E-mail - [email protected].

"Really well. The workers were fast and they did a great job. After the job some plants needed to be replaced from their 1 year warranty and they replaced appropriately."

Cindy B on March 2020


"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



FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

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FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!


Atlas Restoration Specialists Inc

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Atlas Restoration Specialists Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
36 years of experience

When your home or business has been damaged by fire, smoke, water or natural disaster, suddenly the weight of the world is on your shoulders. That’s when you need Atlas Restoration Specialists. With one call, an Atlas project manager will be at your service – with his expert team of cleaning, restoration, rebuilding, and repair technicians. We’ll arrive quickly at the site to minimize damage – as well as costs and repair time. We won’t wait for your insurance company to make payment. We’ll start work immediately – without any financial risk to you. Guaranteed. In writing. And your project manager will monitor the job every day to ensure that your property is restored to your satisfaction without delay. One call. One contact. One company with the expertise and experience to get you and your property back to normal.

"Project management was excellent. Workers were not awesome. Work was average at best."

Lucy D on February 2019

When your home or business has been damaged by fire, smoke, water or natural disaster, suddenly the weight of the world is on your shoulders. That’s when you need Atlas Restoration Specialists. With one call, an Atlas project manager will be at your service – with his expert team of cleaning, restoration, rebuilding, and repair technicians. We’ll arrive quickly at the site to minimize damage – as well as costs and repair time. We won’t wait for your insurance company to make payment. We’ll start work immediately – without any financial risk to you. Guaranteed. In writing. And your project manager will monitor the job every day to ensure that your property is restored to your satisfaction without delay. One call. One contact. One company with the expertise and experience to get you and your property back to normal.

"Project management was excellent. Workers were not awesome. Work was average at best."

Lucy D on February 2019


SEMO LandWorx

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SEMO LandWorx

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

Local small excavation company We specialize in the following - Driveways - General Grading - Utility & Pipe installation - Land clearing - Pools - Ponds - Back filling * We also offer hauling services for any of your rock or dirt hauling needs.

"Tucker and Trevor were very knowledgeable. Excellent job. Would highly recommend to anyone else"

Caleb H on September 2023

Local small excavation company We specialize in the following - Driveways - General Grading - Utility & Pipe installation - Land clearing - Pools - Ponds - Back filling * We also offer hauling services for any of your rock or dirt hauling needs.

"Tucker and Trevor were very knowledgeable. Excellent job. Would highly recommend to anyone else"

Caleb H on September 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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