Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Salem, MO

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Salem, MO?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SALEM, MO HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon14
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Salem

Avatar for Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.

Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.

4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro

Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.

4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Welcome to Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"The work was done promptly and professionally. I would use him again without a doubt."

Adam W on July 2024

Welcome to Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"The work was done promptly and professionally. I would use him again without a doubt."

Adam W on July 2024


Avatar for Titan Outdoor Construction

Titan Outdoor Construction

4.81(
31
)
Approved Pro

Titan Outdoor Construction

4.81(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Our company prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 20 years of experience 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! For more photos please check our google page! Asphalt & Gravel Paving Property Drainage Property Grading & Sloping Retaining Walls

"Don is very professional and communicates very well. He made sure we knew what was going on every step of the way and we were very pleased with the finished product."

Angela M on August 2024

Our company prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 20 years of experience 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! For more photos please check our google page! Asphalt & Gravel Paving Property Drainage Property Grading & Sloping Retaining Walls

"Don is very professional and communicates very well. He made sure we knew what was going on every step of the way and we were very pleased with the finished product."

Angela M on August 2024


Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Over 10+ years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 10 yrs exp!

"He dug out a 40x60 basement for me and my husband and came back and back filled once done. Highly recommend!"

sydni p on April 2025

Precision Excavation & Concrete LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Over 10+ years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 10 yrs exp!

"He dug out a 40x60 basement for me and my husband and came back and back filled once done. Highly recommend!"

sydni p on April 2025


Reeds Works LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Reeds Works LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you


Avatar for H2 Bulldozing

H2 Bulldozing

5.00(
7
)

H2 Bulldozing

5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

H2 Bulldozing is an owner operated excavating business that offers bulldozing, skid steer and dump truck services! We specialize in dirt work and land clearing! We have a 6 way blade bulldozer that is great for building roads, ponds, driveways and clearing trees! We also have a skid steer to spread gravel and dirt with or load and haul off material.no job is to big or to small

"Did very good job, very happy with the job done, very reasonable on price."

Kevin C on February 2021

H2 Bulldozing is an owner operated excavating business that offers bulldozing, skid steer and dump truck services! We specialize in dirt work and land clearing! We have a 6 way blade bulldozer that is great for building roads, ponds, driveways and clearing trees! We also have a skid steer to spread gravel and dirt with or load and haul off material.no job is to big or to small

"Did very good job, very happy with the job done, very reasonable on price."

Kevin C on February 2021


Avatar for Dotson Excavating

Dotson Excavating

5.00(
9
)

Dotson Excavating

5.00(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Contractor We demo houses and commercial buildings,We specialize in land clearing. Drainage correction along with installing all types of underground water,electric, and sewer lines. We also do pipe plowing. We can plow approximately 2500 feet per hour at 24" deep in good to moderate ground. Basements, build roads, land clearing, and ponds are also in our area of expertise.

"Everything was on time and professionally completed!!!"

David G on May 2020

Excavating Contractor We demo houses and commercial buildings,We specialize in land clearing. Drainage correction along with installing all types of underground water,electric, and sewer lines. We also do pipe plowing. We can plow approximately 2500 feet per hour at 24" deep in good to moderate ground. Basements, build roads, land clearing, and ponds are also in our area of expertise.

"Everything was on time and professionally completed!!!"

David G on May 2020


"The team from Timberland was very professional, doing a phenomenal job of trimming the trees and leaving them in much better shape. They cleaned up the job as they went, and left my lawn spotless. They used all the appropriate safety equipment, and removed several large limbs in segments so that the falling debris did not damage the lawn. The crew chipped the branches and debris, and raked the lawn before they left. I will use them again for any of my tree maintenance needs."

Keith M on January 2018

Winter specials call now!

"The team from Timberland was very professional, doing a phenomenal job of trimming the trees and leaving them in much better shape. They cleaned up the job as they went, and left my lawn spotless. They used all the appropriate safety equipment, and removed several large limbs in segments so that the falling debris did not damage the lawn. The crew chipped the branches and debris, and raked the lawn before they left. I will use them again for any of my tree maintenance needs."

Keith M on January 2018


Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

4.83(
18
)

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling

4.83(
18
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.

Braik Brothers Tree Care and Green Waste Recycling is a family owned company that is based on satisfying their customers and hard work. The Braik Brothers are proud to say they are one of the most GREEN companies in America. Additional contact name - Dan Braik. family owned & operated.


C L Richardson Construction

5.00(
5
)

C L Richardson Construction

5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At C L Richardson Construction Co. Inc. we strive for excellence. Our company is completely dedicated to providing seamless service to our customers in the Ashland area. Every team member we have on board works hard to make sure your project is done on time, and on budget. We bring over 65 years of experience to the table, and we have many satisfied customers. When you hire us to complete a project, you can feel good about the quality of service and the end result. Call us today to get started.

At C L Richardson Construction Co. Inc. we strive for excellence. Our company is completely dedicated to providing seamless service to our customers in the Ashland area. Every team member we have on board works hard to make sure your project is done on time, and on budget. We bring over 65 years of experience to the table, and we have many satisfied customers. When you hire us to complete a project, you can feel good about the quality of service and the end result. Call us today to get started.


Mike's Construction LLC

5.00(
4
)

Mike's Construction LLC

5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected]. Additional phones - (573) 795-6648, (573) 406-3430, (417) 737-2018. Additional contact names - Dennis Conners, Ed Tobias, Ty Gauch.

Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected]. Additional phones - (573) 795-6648, (573) 406-3430, (417) 737-2018. Additional contact names - Dennis Conners, Ed Tobias, Ty Gauch.

...
Showing 1-10 of 55
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

The Salem, MO homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"