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DTR Farms LLC
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Serving Marble Hill, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Crice was professional and courteous as well as the rest if his crew. He took extra steps to assure that I got the materials I wanted and that the outcome was what I was looking for. I will definitely use him for my next project."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mays Excavating
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Serving Marble Hill, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Ben and his team were top-notch. They went above and beyond the scope of the project, removing heavy brush and clearing a road to grade with the correct slope for water runoff. I will hire them again."
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
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Serving Marble Hill, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Apex Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marble Hill, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Meridian Roofing Solutions contacted a few excavating companies for some dirt work we needed on a roofing project. Apex Excavation was the first to respond and provided an accurate quote. I was most impressed by how they communicated to us and understood the project. I would definitely work with them again and recommend them for any dirt work needed."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

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