Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Lincoln, MO

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Lincoln, MO?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Lincoln, MO

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Lincoln, MO is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Lincoln, MO is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on May 21, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Lincoln

Avatar for Kuhl-Rock Construction
Kuhl-Rock Construction
New to Angi

Serving Lincoln, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
Request Quote
Avatar for Jones Excavating & Construction LLC
Jones Excavating & Construction LLC
5.0(
1
)

Serving Lincoln, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Jones Excavating & Construction LLC is your one stop shop for anything and everything that has to do with your property! Call us today!

Additional Photos
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Chism Excavating, LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
1
)

Serving Lincoln, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 51
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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 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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The Lincoln, MO homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles