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McDowell Excavating, LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Missouri Land Improvement
4.0(
1
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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.

2 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 FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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