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Titan Outdoor Construction
3.8(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Licking, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Don has all the expertise and equipment to do the job you are looking for with regard to excavation and paving like I needed. Very professional and determined to do the job you are hoping for. He set up and did gravel paving for a driveway leading up to a gravel pad for a manufactured building I was having brought in. Used his dump truck to haul the gravel, bobcat to lightly excavate and spread, and brought his roller to compact and level everything out. The highlight was his candor and willingness to adjusting the job through my input along the way. By the end the gravel appeared and functioned more like concrete due to the tools and knowledge that he brings. Glad to have him in the area."
Pond Excavation
Pond Excavation
Pond Excavation
Pond Excavation
Pond Excavation

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NATE'S BUILDING PROS LLC
4.8(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Licking, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate has done three roofs for me and is about to start on a fourth for me. I highly recommend him. One of the homes he completed a full reroof for me on is a 100+ year old farmhouse with multiple intersecting rooflines and steeply pitched sections. Nate and his team did a fantastic job ensuring it is protected and set to last another 100 years."
Metal Roof Install
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction
Outbuilding Construction

+14

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Troyer's Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Licking, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Danny is a true professional. His team takes great pride in their work. It is quality, Timely and done right at a very fair price. I highly recommend Troyer s for retaining walls, Sidewalks, Grading and drive ways. You will not be disappointed."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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