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Solid Ground Land & Excavation Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"Solid Ground is an A+++ experience. Kahap is wonderful to work with. He communicates with you on exactly what you want to have done and does a great job. His quote for my job was very reasonable as well. I plan to have him back for more projects. I recommend Solid Ground for your projects. You won't be disappointed."
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Grading Project
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Excavation Equipment
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+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
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Volkmann Construction, LLC
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"Out-standing service. Smart guys with incredible heavy equipment skills. Got severl bids and auditions before i found Volkmann, these guys are the best in my opinion. I got lucky, thanks guys and Home Advisor."
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+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Land Management LLC
5.0(
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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DJ property management and excavation
New to Angi

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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At DJ Property Management & Excavation, I take pride in honest work, fair pricing, and treating every property like it’s my own. Whether it’s brush hogging, land clearing, mowing, cleanup, or general property maintenance, my goal is to make your property look its best without the hassle. I believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, and getting the job done right the first time. No shortcuts — just dependable, hardworking service you can count on.

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Meiners Mechanical
New to Angi

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Excavation is in our blood. With over 40 years of hands-on experience, passed down from father to son, we bring unmatched knowledge and work ethic to every job. From small repairs to large-scale projects, no job is too big or too small. We pride ourselves on fair pricing, honest service, and quality work you can trust. When you hire us, you’re getting dependable professionals who stand behind what we do.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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