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Last update on January 22, 2026

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Avatar for McDowell Excavating, LLC

McDowell Excavating, LLC

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McDowell Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Fast, reliable and knowledgeable owner. He made sure all my needs were met and went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with his work. "

Daryian O on January 2026

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.

"Fast, reliable and knowledgeable owner. He made sure all my needs were met and went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with his work. "

Daryian O on January 2026

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Probst Co.

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Probst Co.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

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GL Developments

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GL Developments

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everyting from concrete to tree work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give GL Developments a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very prompt service! Had 2 tree that was dead in the backyard and they needed to come down. Professional work! "

D D on October 2025

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everyting from concrete to tree work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give GL Developments a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very prompt service! Had 2 tree that was dead in the backyard and they needed to come down. Professional work! "

D D on October 2025

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Highland Hills Land Management

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Highland Hills Land Management

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•Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!

korte Tree Care

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korte Tree Care

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We accept Visa and Mastercard

"Korte Tree Care is a fabulous company! They responded quickly and professionally with a great quote and great service! They removed our tree and ground out the stump so well that we can't even tell that there was a tree there! Wow! We recommend them highly! Thank you so much!!!"

Adria V on April 2023

We accept Visa and Mastercard

"Korte Tree Care is a fabulous company! They responded quickly and professionally with a great quote and great service! They removed our tree and ground out the stump so well that we can't even tell that there was a tree there! Wow! We recommend them highly! Thank you so much!!!"

Adria V on April 2023

PRO PUMPING & HYDROJETTING

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PRO PUMPING & HYDROJETTING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for giving Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Pro Pumping is a two-generation, family-owned and operated company that has been in business in mid-Missouri for over 25 years. We offer septic tank pumping, grease trap maintenance and cleaning, hydrojetting, and lagoon draining. Our courteous and professional staff is here to help you. Call us at 573-474-5489, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We also offer emergency service and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for giving Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Pro Pumping is a two-generation, family-owned and operated company that has been in business in mid-Missouri for over 25 years. We offer septic tank pumping, grease trap maintenance and cleaning, hydrojetting, and lagoon draining. Our courteous and professional staff is here to help you. Call us at 573-474-5489, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We also offer emergency service and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wallace Plumbing

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Wallace Plumbing

4.72(
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Customers say: True professional
45 years of experience

30 years in business in Columbia with thousands of satisfied customers. If you haven't used us before, ask around, it won't be hard to find a Wallace Plumbing happy customer. Give us a chance and we'll make you one too!!!

"Perfect, no issues. Very professional job."

WIlliam V M on June 2018

30 years in business in Columbia with thousands of satisfied customers. If you haven't used us before, ask around, it won't be hard to find a Wallace Plumbing happy customer. Give us a chance and we'll make you one too!!!

"Perfect, no issues. Very professional job."

WIlliam V M on June 2018

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

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Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.

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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri

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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri

4.31(
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Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.

"Sewer lines needed to be replaced. The workers came out and worked in the rain to get it completed. I went out to take a picture of how deep it was and was told the porch was compromised since they had removed dirt from under wooden porch. So they took a picture. They finished, said they would be back to smooth the huge pile of dirt out and put grass seed down. The biggest thing is they didn't put much dirt back under the wooden porch. Is it still compromised? Could very well be. They refuse to come back and finish the job. They certainly don't follow thru but were very thorough about making sure they get paid. Find someone else!"

Rhonda B on July 2025

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.

"Sewer lines needed to be replaced. The workers came out and worked in the rain to get it completed. I went out to take a picture of how deep it was and was told the porch was compromised since they had removed dirt from under wooden porch. So they took a picture. They finished, said they would be back to smooth the huge pile of dirt out and put grass seed down. The biggest thing is they didn't put much dirt back under the wooden porch. Is it still compromised? Could very well be. They refuse to come back and finish the job. They certainly don't follow thru but were very thorough about making sure they get paid. Find someone else!"

Rhonda B on July 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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