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Starks Land Management

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Starks Land Management

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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Starks Land Management, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"I was very pleased with the project when they were finished. I would hire them for other projects."

Cindy U on November 2024

Starks Land Management, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"I was very pleased with the project when they were finished. I would hire them for other projects."

Cindy U on November 2024


"Chris and Luis came and used their Forestry mulcher to clear our fencelines. They worked hard and quickly. We were very pleased with not only the work they did, but their ability to listen and communicate about the work they were doing. We would hire them again"

Marijanna F on March 2024

Here at Big Piney Outdoor Services, we are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! Looking forward to working together!

"Chris and Luis came and used their Forestry mulcher to clear our fencelines. They worked hard and quickly. We were very pleased with not only the work they did, but their ability to listen and communicate about the work they were doing. We would hire them again"

Marijanna F on March 2024


Reeds Works LLC

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Reeds Works LLC

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10 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you


Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC

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Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC

5.00(
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23 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Over 10+ years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 10 yrs exp!

"He dug out a 40x60 basement for me and my husband and came back and back filled once done. Highly recommend!"

Sydni P on April 2025

Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Over 10+ years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 10 yrs exp!

"He dug out a 40x60 basement for me and my husband and came back and back filled once done. Highly recommend!"

Sydni P on April 2025


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Jeff Prunty Excavating

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Jeff Prunty Excavating

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4 years of experience

Jeff Prunty Excavating provides excavating and demolition services. Our list of services includes: land clearing, pond building, pond repair, fence row clearing, gravel and rock hauling, on site dump trucking, basement excavation, new site prep, construction site finish work, septic system installation, road building, driveway building, driveway repair, and much more! Serving Cabool, MO, Elk Creek, MO, Mountain Grove, MO, Tyrone, MO, Houston, MO Willow Springs, MO and Texas County, MO, Douglas County, MO , Wright County, MO, Howell County, MO Shannon County, MO and surrounding areas! We provide a free, on-site estimate for every job.

Jeff Prunty Excavating provides excavating and demolition services. Our list of services includes: land clearing, pond building, pond repair, fence row clearing, gravel and rock hauling, on site dump trucking, basement excavation, new site prep, construction site finish work, septic system installation, road building, driveway building, driveway repair, and much more! Serving Cabool, MO, Elk Creek, MO, Mountain Grove, MO, Tyrone, MO, Houston, MO Willow Springs, MO and Texas County, MO, Douglas County, MO , Wright County, MO, Howell County, MO Shannon County, MO and surrounding areas! We provide a free, on-site estimate for every job.


Doug's service

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Doug's service

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Here at Doug's services we specialize in dirt work, land clearing, fencing, septic system repair, and much more we have been in business for 8 years family owned and operated

Here at Doug's services we specialize in dirt work, land clearing, fencing, septic system repair, and much more we have been in business for 8 years family owned and operated


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Crossroads Land Service LLC

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Crossroads Land Service LLC

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

We specialize in brush mowing, stump removal, land clearing, gravel driveway repair and maintenance, light excavation, drainage issues & more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I have used Crossroads Land Service numerous times. Derek has trenched electrical lines, trenched water lines, excavated for a water hydrant, installed a culvert, graveled a driveway, removed groups of trees including the stumps and roots, and cut in a ditch. He has always been punctual, professional, and fair. The experience is always pleasant and I would recommend Crossroads Land Service to anyone!"

Dana M on October 2023

We specialize in brush mowing, stump removal, land clearing, gravel driveway repair and maintenance, light excavation, drainage issues & more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I have used Crossroads Land Service numerous times. Derek has trenched electrical lines, trenched water lines, excavated for a water hydrant, installed a culvert, graveled a driveway, removed groups of trees including the stumps and roots, and cut in a ditch. He has always been punctual, professional, and fair. The experience is always pleasant and I would recommend Crossroads Land Service to anyone!"

Dana M on October 2023



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K. Davis Enterprises

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K. Davis Enterprises

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8 years of experience

Residential and commercial site preparation, Sewer and water line repairs, septic system installation, mass earthmoving, pond construction, basement excavations/pad building, dump trucking

Residential and commercial site preparation, Sewer and water line repairs, septic system installation, mass earthmoving, pond construction, basement excavations/pad building, dump trucking


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H2 Bulldozing

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H2 Bulldozing

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

H2 Bulldozing is an owner operated excavating business that offers bulldozing, skid steer and dump truck services! We specialize in dirt work and land clearing! We have a 6 way blade bulldozer that is great for building roads, ponds, driveways and clearing trees! We also have a skid steer to spread gravel and dirt with or load and haul off material.no job is to big or to small

"Did very good job, very happy with the job done, very reasonable on price."

Kevin C on February 2021

H2 Bulldozing is an owner operated excavating business that offers bulldozing, skid steer and dump truck services! We specialize in dirt work and land clearing! We have a 6 way blade bulldozer that is great for building roads, ponds, driveways and clearing trees! We also have a skid steer to spread gravel and dirt with or load and haul off material.no job is to big or to small

"Did very good job, very happy with the job done, very reasonable on price."

Kevin C on February 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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