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Last update on November 14, 2025

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Keytesville - Updated Nov 2026

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McDowell Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job creating a gravel pad for our camper! He was able to complete the job just a few days after my first conversation with him. He was very easy to work with, very patient with my many texts, happy to troubleshoot some different ideas with us and offered professional and knowledgeable advice. I would gladly hire him again and would highly recommend him to others."
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Missouri Land Improvement
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m a local guy born and raised right here in Columbia. I’m available to do all kind of residential ground work from reshaping your property for proper drainage to clearing trees and overgrowth for better views. I focus on selective growth management in which I remove all scrubby trees and undergrowth to maximize the life of the wanted trees. I also clear large amounts of land. I install drainage systems for gutter and footings to get the water away from your house.

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Integrated Solutions and Services LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

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At Integrated Solutions & Services, we take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and dependable service. We specialize in decks, fences, siding, roofing, drywall, painting, flooring, remodeling, concrete work, and a wide variety of home improvement projects. Whether you need a small repair or a complete renovation, we're committed to treating your home as if it were our own. We believe in fair pricing, reliable workmanship, and making sure every customer is satisfied from start to finish. We proudly serve Marshall, MO, and the surrounding communities. We look forward to helping bring your vision to life!

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digmaters
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

"Kody did a superlative job grading an area for our kid's playground. Quick, friendly and affordable; would definitely recommend for any job big or small!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sublett Excavating, LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work he did on my farm was outstanding."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCullough Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keytesville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Does very professional and high quality work. He is efficient and is very good with communication and being open about pricing. Would definitely recommend to others."
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Response time20 mins
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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