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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Independence - Updated Nov 2026

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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
74
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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

"David did a good job for me. He did exactly what we agreed on. Installed grasses and shrubs and put rock down. Also installed pavers. His company is professional and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC"
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%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smb Laborers
4.5(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tevin and his SMB crew always get done exactly what we need, quickly and at an affordable price. SMB has done many projects for us over the last 10+ years and they are our go-to for yard maintenance, brush cleanup, lawn and leaf cleanup, rock/mulch layout, and more. I can’t say enough good things about Tevin and team, but we are huge fans of SMB. Highly recommend!"
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
Avatar for Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating
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
Avatar for CNC Outdoor Services
CNC Outdoor Services
5.0(
5
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were selling our house and I called to get the grass cut. It was overgrown and Cameron came out the very next day to mow it. Very reasonably priced. When we moved we had a ton of leaves and limbs so we called again and he came and hauled it all away. Would highly recommend!"
Backyard renovation
Garden bed remodel
Custom drain and regrade
Backyard renovation
Front yard restoration

+12

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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