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Avatar for Branched Out
Branched Out
4.7(
279
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Impressed by how very professional the entire team is. Placed an add for guttering to come and repair guttering that was incorrectly put on by original builder. Was immediately contacted, by Branch Out Gutters and a bid was given and scheduled an appointment within a week. The installation team was very professional and when they were finished the area was clean. I truly appreciate this company and will highly recommend them to anyone."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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LA Landscaping
5.0(
144
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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
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
60
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC did an amazing job on my concrete project. They took exactly what I had in mind and brought it to life with great attention to detail. Professional, easy to work with, and high-quality results—highly recommend!"
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%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating
5.0(
3
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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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S & S Outdoor Contracting LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very polite and professional team. They were on time to meet with me and we discuss what I wanted done.They were very easy to work with. They did everything I asked and what I wanted. They were reasonably priced and cleaned up everything after. I would definitely use them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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