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TR Landworks
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pevely, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd graded and smoothed out fresh gravel in the alleyway behind my house. Top-notch Job, everything is great even after heavy rain. The grating tool he used on his loader is absolutely amazing. Took out heavy ruts with ease. His calculations for the amount of gravel needed to resurface were spot on as well. Highly recommend!"
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing
Brush clearing

+40

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Steer It Right Land Services, LLC
Steer It Right Land Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pevely, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company treated my project like it was their top project. They did truly go that extra mile and they also got the project done in timely manner. Without driving it deep into your pocket book. I would definitely use their service again."
Valley park patio
Catawissa drive work
Catawissa drive work
Catawissa drive work
Land clearing

+19

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stars & Stripes Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pevely, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Project was done perfectly and exceeded my expectations . He was extremely professional. Pricing was very appropriate. Absolutely fantastic communication. He was in constant contact with me through every step of the project. I would highly recommend. I honestly wish I could leave more than 5 stars !"
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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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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