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Avatar for Branched Out
Branched Out
4.7(
279
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lees Summit, 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
Avatar for Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
60
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lees Summit, 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%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J & L Brown Construction, Inc.
J & L Brown Construction, Inc.
4.2(
31
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lees Summit, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Larry has done a variety of home repair projects for us over the past 4 years. He has had years of experience and can find a way to do almost anything! He is someone that we trust completely, which is why we keep asking him to come back. His work is excellent and he often provides money-saving tips and advice; leaving the final decision to the homeowner. He is not working full-time anymore, so if you're not in a major hurry for the work to be done, he will do a great job for you!"
deck done
day one, lets get started
Arrival day
deck
deck

+56

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Solid Ground Land & Excavation Services LLC
Solid Ground Land & Excavation Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Lees Summit, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Solid Ground is an A+++ experience. Kahap is wonderful to work with. He communicates with you on exactly what you want to have done and does a great job. His quote for my job was very reasonable as well. I plan to have him back for more projects. I recommend Solid Ground for your projects. You won't be disappointed."
Skid Steer
Grading Project
fresh new drive-way
Excavation Equipment
Excavation Equipment

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Louie & Sons Excavating
Louie & Sons Excavating
4.2(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Lees Summit, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Louie contacted me within a few hours of my request. He quoted the job on Saturday and was on the job on Tuesday.The demolition of my very dangerously damaged garage went well, and even though we experienced thunderstorms and tornadoes during the demo, Louie finished the job the next morning. His pricing ,expertise and attitude are quite commendable.He will be my only call for any excavation or heavy contractor work."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Lees Summit, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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