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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hartville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Southern Contracting, LLC
Southern Contracting, LLC
5.0(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Hartville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan and John are great contractors. I called them while still living out of state for an estimate. They were quick to get that estimate done and check back with me. They knew my time constraints and worked with me on that and got it done when I needed it. They were considerate of our needs and pets when making the fence. They completed the fence in just a few days and it was no small task as the property is nearly half an acre. We were highly impressed with their work ethic. They showed up early and left late. I would not hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to others. You will not regret hiring Southern Contracting."
6ft chain-link
6' chain-link fence
Privacy fence start
Wrapping up
Interior

+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for NATE'S BUILDING PROS LLC
NATE'S BUILDING PROS LLC
4.8(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hartville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate has done three roofs for me and is about to start on a fourth for me. I highly recommend him. One of the homes he completed a full reroof for me on is a 100+ year old farmhouse with multiple intersecting rooflines and steeply pitched sections. Nate and his team did a fantastic job ensuring it is protected and set to last another 100 years."
Metal Roof Install
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction

+14

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hartville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They built a 1600 sq ft home for me and done a fantastic job from start to finish. Attention to detail and communication was the very best. They have also done some remodel work for me on my flip houses, also installed a new roof on a different home. I would highly recommended Darrin and his crew to anyone!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hartville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"For the past two years, Tim and Down & Dirty Land Clearing have done my site work, excavating, and trail making. Excellent workmanship and a clear commitment to safety every step of the way. Tim genuinely cares about doing the job right. I will continue my relationship with Down & Dirty and can comfortably recommend them."
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building

+5

Avatar for Butcher Boys Land Care Services
Butcher Boys Land Care Services
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hartville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company demonstrated expectational politeness and helpfulness in assisting me with resolving the issue of dead trees in my yard. Tristin, the professional I worked with, stood out for his fair pricing, unlike others who had provided estimates with inflated costs. His level of professionalism and efficiency in handling the job was truly impressive. I am certain that I will not hesitate to hire him again for any future projects. #excavations# tree removal"
Butcher Boys Land Care Services
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Storm Shelter
Tree Service

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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