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Avatar for Missouri Land Improvement
Missouri Land Improvement
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrisburg, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m a local guy born and raised right here in Columbia. I’m available to do all kind of residential ground work from reshaping your property for proper drainage to clearing trees and overgrowth for better views. I focus on selective growth management in which I remove all scrubby trees and undergrowth to maximize the life of the wanted trees. I also clear large amounts of land. I install drainage systems for gutter and footings to get the water away from your house.

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Avatar for Highland Hills Land Management
Highland Hills Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrisburg, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time4 days
Mower Man 2.0 llc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrisburg, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Mower Man 2.0 LLC is a veteran owned mowing business serving Centralia, Missouri, and surrounding communities. I specialize in large property mowing, acreage maintenance, and brush hogging for residential, rural, and commercial properties. As an Army veteran, I bring attention to detail, pride in my work, and clear communication to every job. Whether you need regular mowing or a one time cut, contact me for an estimate

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Avatar for Connor Brooks Excavating LLC
Connor Brooks Excavating LLC
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Harrisburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"completed the task with great time and looked great once he was done, very trust worthy. and did everything like he said he would to perfection. great to work with and easy to communicate with and will gladly answer any questions! 10/10 would recommend Connor Brooks Excavating LLC."
Abel project
Abel project
Abel project
Abel project
Abel project

+63

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lewis & Sons Excavating
Lewis & Sons Excavating
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrisburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nathan did a great job! I was called out of town so only able to explain what I needed done over the phone. I am very picky about how I want things completed -- I was pleasantly surprised when I came home to find everything done perfectly! Nathan showed up when he said he would, confirmed what I was asking and completed the work within the time frame we discussed, for the price he quoted! I have more work of the same that will need done in the Spring. I will be calling Lewis & Sons to handle the job!"
Land clearing
Basement with walkout
Excavating Project
High profile demo in the middle of town , I removed structure hauled off and put back to grade for the next building pad
Land clearing

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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