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Avatar for LA Landscaping
LA Landscaping
5.0(
147
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his crew removed my old shrubs in the front of house and replaced them with nice low maintenance shrubs, placed stonework all the way across, and put down river rock. They trimmed the maple tree also. They buried my gutter to drain underground. I had a small brush pile behind my shed that they hauled off for me. They finished all of the work in 1 1/2 days! They were friendly, hard workers! They did a very professional job! I am very pleased with their service!!"
new landscaping
new landscaping
trim trees
new patio
retaining wall

+11

Response time5 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
71
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I highly recommend Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscape. David and his team did an outstanding job on several projects around my home. They repaired an older brick chimney, applied a protective sealant, installed a new chimney cap/lid, repaired crumbling bricks on both the side and front of my home, and installed a French drain along the side of the house. From start to finish, David was professional, knowledgeable, and transparent. He took the time to clearly explain the process, outline expectations, and answer any questions I had. Communication was excellent throughout the project, and I always knew what was happening and why. The team was efficient, hardworking, and respectful of my property. Their attention to detail and quality workmanship were evident in every aspect of the job. Everything was completed as promised, and the results exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a contractor who is reliable, skilled, professional, and communicates well, I highly recom"
Paver patio, retaining walls and columns
Patio walls and columns?
patio with pavers
Concrete steps and retaining wall
Concrete steps and retaining wall

+86

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urban Turf Lawncare & Landscaping
5.0(
59
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Smooth and efficient. Cleared out my backlog of leaves. Would hire again."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Solid Ground Land & Excavation Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and went above and beyond with some of our custom asks. I would highly recommend for any of your ground and excavation needs."
Skid Steer
Grading Project
fresh new drive-way
Excavation Equipment
Excavation Equipment

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We thought we had a sinkhole but Corbin determined it was a huge, old septic tank! In one day it was fixed. He communicated well and tried hard to repair grass spots that equipment dug into as well as smoothing out the fill dirt. We wouldn’t hesitate to hire again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Volkmann Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping"
Berserk Athletics
Horse Working Area
Horse Working Area
Horse Working Area
Our Work.

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completing excavating projects transforms damp basements into functional living spaces by waterproofing exterior walls against Independence’s heavy spring rains. Proper excavating also corrects yard grading, eliminating standing water and foundation saturation. Additionally, replacing aging clay tile sewer lines stops sewage backups and odors, while foundation stabilization addresses structural shifts caused by expansive local clay soils, ensuring your home remains safe and comfortable.

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Start your MO seasonal routine in the spring by inspecting the foundation perimeter for new cracking after the ground thaws. During summer, monitor for soil pulling away from the house due to clay shrinkage. In the fall, check that gutters direct water away from previously excavated areas. Over winter, watch basement walls for seepage during thaw events to identify areas requiring future excavating.

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Unexpected expenses during excavating often stem from heavy clay soil disposal, as this material requires hauling off-site and replacement with engineered fill. Budget surprises occur if contractors hit unmapped underground utilities or abandoned cisterns common in older Independence neighborhoods. Additionally, high groundwater tables necessitate extra pumping equipment, and encountering limestone bedrock requires specialized tools to complete the project safely.

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Watch out for contractors who fail to conduct a site visit before providing a quote for excavating. In MO, professionals must contact the state utility locating service before digging; any ignorance of this law is a major warning sign. Furthermore, reject quotes lacking a written scope for backfill material, proper insurance coverage, or required local permits. Vague soil disposal plans also indicate poor preparation.

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Water entering the basement at the floor joint or foundation walls bowing inward indicate severe hydrostatic pressure requiring exterior excavating. Sinkholes or sewage odors throughout your Independence home point to collapsed underground lines that demand immediate digging. Conversely, address single slow drains with a camera inspection and treat minor hairline foundation cracks or simple efflorescence with interior sealing rather than full exterior earth removal.

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