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Starks Land Management
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Serving Mountain View, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very pleased with the project when they were finished. I would hire them for other projects."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
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Serving Mountain View, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"For the past two years, Tim and Down & Dirty Land Clearing have done my site work, excavating, and trail making. Excellent workmanship and a clear commitment to safety every step of the way. Tim genuinely cares about doing the job right. I will continue my relationship with Down & Dirty and can comfortably recommend them."
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Jones Excavating & Construction LLC
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Serving Mountain View, 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!

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R & R Excavating, LLC - Home Facebook
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Serving Mountain View, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.\n

Response time5 days
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Smiths Land Development
4.8(
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Serving Mountain View, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very willing to work with us and do as requested. Just genuinely kind, heart of the earth, type folk who did excellent work. Fair pricing for sure. Recommend"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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