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Duncan Lawn Care
3.9(
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Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I just wanted to thank Rhian and his crew for the awesome job they did at my house this week. They were very professional in every way. I had our trees trimmed and some brush removed. The wife and I thought that the fee might of been high end at first, but after seeing the end result, it was definitely worth it. So if you're wanting a great job done right the first time I would definitely recommend them"
Response time3 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Moark Excavation LLC
New to Angi

Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

Moark Excavation LLC is committed to offering the highest quality service with highest quality materials. Joe is committed to excellence in every aspect of his business. His distinction is the quality of service he brings to his customers. Accurate knowledge of his trade combined with ability is what makes him a true professional. Above all, he is watchful of his customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of his business.

Response time2 days
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4P Land Services
New to Angi

Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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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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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Tim did an excellent job on our gravel shed pad foundation! His pricing was both reasonable and affordable, and he took the time to listen to all of our needs. He went the extra mile to ensure the project was done right and worked incredibly hard throughout the process. The quality of his work truly shows. We’ll definitely turn to him for any future dirt work and highly recommend his services!"
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Culvert installation
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RV parking pad with underground drainage for garage gutters
Culvert installation

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Crawfords Fencing and Dirt Work
4.5(
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Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Gabe did an amazing job. We live on a slopped yard and had a pool put in. He installed a 8 foot privacy fence with a double gate, reinforced by metal frame (it looks amazing) on two sides of the yard. The rest of the yard black chain link fence. His crew was very precise and cleaned up after everything was done. This is the second property Gabe ( Crawford Fencing and dirt work) has installed fencing on for us. High quality work goes along way. We would recommend him and his crew to anyone looking for a high quality fence."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Crawford's Fencing and Dirt Work
4.6(
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Serving Goodman, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gabe and his crew did a wonderful job. They also put up a chain link fence and put in a dog door. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time6 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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