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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Fordland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
4.0(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The young men that came with Bryan to do the job, amazing. The were there every day, worked very hard, and did a GREAT JOB. Did the work in two days, came back a third to do just a small thing I had requested, after the fact. Bryan did it no questions asked. Prices are so reasonable for the hard work they did. Will hire anytime we need anything done to yard. They are coming back this week to do more work. Love them, they are great."
Retaining wall
Caesar retaining wall block
Response time4 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Legacy Land Leveling LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I recently purchased a brand new home in Hollister that has a really large unfinished yard. I needed someone that could do some leveling, spread a huge amount of pea gravel in the backyard for my dogs and also clean up a solid limestone rock wall that was still existing from the build out. He also dug out and buried gutter lines out for me on a massive slope that the builder did not attend to adequately. This is a stand alone, family owned business and the owner is highly dependable, communicative, knowledgeable, professional and incredibly affordable. He takes great pride in his work and goes above and beyond to make sure he gets the job done correctly. I would recommend him for any major or minor overhaul landscaping project that needs big equipment to get the job done. I’ll definitely be using him again this fall to help me tackle the front yard."
GET 2 IT DIRTWORX LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Ozark Valley Earthworks, Inc
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Ozark Valley Earthworks, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality Excavation, Earthworks, Concrete and Hardscape services throughout the Springfield, Missouri area. We combine industry expertise with the values of hard work, honesty, and personalized service that come with being a local, family-run business.\n\nAs a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in our reputation for honesty, reliability, and quality work. Our goal is to provide every client with efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to their unique needs, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.\n\nLet Ozark Valley Earthworks handle your next project with the trust and care that only a family-owned business can provide. Contact us today and discover why we are the trusted name in Southwest Missouri for all your excavation and earthworks needs!

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4P Land Services
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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