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Volkmann Construction, LLC
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Serving Plattsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"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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LEGENDARY LAWN & LANDSCAPES LLC
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Serving Plattsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"Company that takes pride in their work and their brand. Cleaned up behind themselves and took time to explain any findings and things to watch out for."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Wilson Land Management LLC
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Serving Plattsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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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
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DJ property management and excavation
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Serving Plattsburg, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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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