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Avatar for M&W Excavating, LLC
M&W Excavating, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"George and his company were very prompt and professional. He offered great advice on what was needed and he gave a very honest assessment of what needed to be done and how I could save money without sacrificing quality or the integrity of the finished product. These are qualities you don’t see much anymore when profit is the priority. Do yourself a big favor and use George and his team at M&W Excavating. I highly recommend them.9"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Contracting, LLC
5.0(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"100% satisfied! Repeat customer for life. I wanted a chain link fence with multiple, different sized gates installed around an oddly shaped piece of my yard, which is on a slope and the ground is pretty rocky. I called Ivan, who is probably the most polite person I've ever met, to come give me an estimate. His prices were fair, and they got the fence installed perfectly. I'm so pleased with my experience that I'm hiring them again for a larger, agricultural fencing project and plan to keep this company as my go-to contractor for other things that come up."
6ft chain-link
6' chain-link fence
Privacy fence start
Wrapping up
Interior

+17

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AW Excavating
4.8(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have nothing but great things to say about the work Aaron has done for me! He shows up on time, provides an amazing service and his prices are affordable."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Poage & Sons Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project was done ahead of schedule, great to work with"
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Luebbering Skid Steer Services and Excavating
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very good job, quality work and did exactly what we wanted. The road and driveway are perfect."
Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Edgars Dirt Work
4.5(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rock Landscape, and underground drainage system. Quick response on setting up project and once agreed on what they could do, they were on the job in just a few days. Job well done! Would call again"
Response time9 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Evans landscaping services
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Got the job done. Worked long hours to get it done. They underestimated the job when giving the estimate."
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RIDGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time50 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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