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McDowell Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelbina, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job creating a gravel pad for our camper! He was able to complete the job just a few days after my first conversation with him. He was very easy to work with, very patient with my many texts, happy to troubleshoot some different ideas with us and offered professional and knowledgeable advice. I would gladly hire him again and would highly recommend him to others."
Excavator
Snow removal
Snow removal
Snow removal
Driveway reclaiming

+2

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Missouri Land Improvement
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelbina, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m a local guy born and raised right here in Columbia. I’m available to do all kind of residential ground work from reshaping your property for proper drainage to clearing trees and overgrowth for better views. I focus on selective growth management in which I remove all scrubby trees and undergrowth to maximize the life of the wanted trees. I also clear large amounts of land. I install drainage systems for gutter and footings to get the water away from your house.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beer Land Management LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelbina, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Arrived at the agreed date and time. Did a great job of tree removal in close quarters. Also provided special handling on one tree per our request. Stumps remain to be removed but we expect that project to be completed in the next 2 weeks."
Beer Land Management
Cleaning up the Mess
Cleaning up the Mess
Removal of Mature Elm Monroe City, MO
Long days finale Monroe City, MO

+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
One Contracting
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelbina, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"One Contracting did my complete job for an in ground pool install. They dug my pool, installed plumbing for the bathroom, and laid a large concrete patio around the pool. Easy to work with and allowed me to make changes/additions along the way and did a great job."
Stamped patio
Stamped patio
Stamped patio
Slab for new home
Swimming pool install

+21

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
B & A Excavation and Land Management, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelbina, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Guys were great, showed up on time and did an awesome job replacing my furnace and duct work. Would highly recommend and were reasonably priced. Will definitely call for any heating needs in the future."
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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