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TR Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Herculaneum, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd graded and smoothed out fresh gravel in the alleyway behind my house. Top-notch Job, everything is great even after heavy rain. The grating tool he used on his loader is absolutely amazing. Took out heavy ruts with ease. His calculations for the amount of gravel needed to resurface were spot on as well. Highly recommend!"
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing

+40

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JGW Demo & Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Herculaneum, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."
My jobs
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Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steer It Right Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Herculaneum, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company treated my project like it was their top project. They did truly go that extra mile and they also got the project done in timely manner. Without driving it deep into your pocket book. I would definitely use their service again."
Valley park patio
Catawissa drive work
Catawissa drive work
Catawissa drive work
Land clearing

+19

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Herculaneum, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry.\nIncluding Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management.\n\nOur specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations.\n,\n\nWe 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.

Response time2 days
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AB excavation
New to Angi

Serving Herculaneum, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois.\nWe specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes Fences, small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation.\n\nWe take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing.\n\nWe serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.

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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. 

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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