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JJM Services, LLC
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Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"JJM Services did an outstanding job repairing my yard from tire tracks, JJM Services has outstanding customer service, and are reasonably priced."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
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digmaters
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Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

"Copper Creek did quality work at a very fair price. Communication was prompt and thorough and Kody was always professional and courteous. I They arrived when they said they would and completed the work in the time frame they had bid. I highly recommend Copper Creek and will be using them again in the future."
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Dutch Garden Nursery
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Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"They were very dedicated and finished the project quite efficiently. They were courteous and professional! They exceeded our expectations."
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Response time4 days
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Moores Excavation and Grading LLC
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Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Moore’s Excavation and Grading provides expert excavation and grading services for all types of construction projects. Whether you're building a new home, renovating an existing structure, or handling any other residential construction, we’ve got you covered. Our services include:\n\nSite Preparation: Grading for foundations, basements, and driveways.\n\nUtility Work: Excavation for utility trenches, waterline repairs, and installation.\n\nSeptic Solutions: Septic system repair and installation.\n\nLand Alteration: Residential site work, land clearing, and leveling.\n\nGeneral Dirt Work: Custom solutions for any excavation or grading needs—big or small.\n\nNo job is too big or small for Moore’s Excavation and Grading. With years of experience in residential construction, we deliver precise, efficient, and reliable results for your project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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