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Precision Excavation And Underground Inc

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Precision Excavation And Underground Inc

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1 years of experience

Over 15 years experience in watermain, sewer and storm repair, earthworks, landscaping, and general grading.

Over 15 years experience in watermain, sewer and storm repair, earthworks, landscaping, and general grading.

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DigMasters LLC

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DigMasters LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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DigMasters is your premier choice for all your excavation needs. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver top-notch results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable service.

"Amazing in n out Truly amazed by the work take"

Eric D on September 2024

DigMasters is your premier choice for all your excavation needs. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver top-notch results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable service.

"Amazing in n out Truly amazed by the work take"

Eric D on September 2024

Wells Custom Skid Loading

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Wells Custom Skid Loading

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We are a small company out of Mid Missouri. We are doing anything and everything from grading to brush clearing. We charge on average $15 less an hour than all of our competitors, and do just as good if not better work.

We are a small company out of Mid Missouri. We are doing anything and everything from grading to brush clearing. We charge on average $15 less an hour than all of our competitors, and do just as good if not better work.

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Haskamp Excavation

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Haskamp Excavation

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4 years of experience

We are a local excavation company based out of Columbia Missouri. Some of our services include: septic installation, yard grading, downspout installation, French drains, land clearing, sod installation, and site prep for new construction.

We are a local excavation company based out of Columbia Missouri. Some of our services include: septic installation, yard grading, downspout installation, French drains, land clearing, sod installation, and site prep for new construction.

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Twin Oaks Land Management, LLC

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Twin Oaks Land Management, LLC

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Let us help manage your land. We offer the following services. Tree removal. Brush cutting. Driveway grading. Land grading. Pond maintenance. Stump grinding. Water lines. Underbrush cutting. Mowing. CRP work. French drains. Land leveling. Food plots and many more. Firefighter owned. We give military and first responder discounts. If we can help you in any way, please reach out. Thank you.

Let us help manage your land. We offer the following services. Tree removal. Brush cutting. Driveway grading. Land grading. Pond maintenance. Stump grinding. Water lines. Underbrush cutting. Mowing. CRP work. French drains. Land leveling. Food plots and many more. Firefighter owned. We give military and first responder discounts. If we can help you in any way, please reach out. Thank you.

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Lifetime excavation co

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Lifetime excavation co

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We are a excavation company we specialize in installation and repair of utilities, dirt work, clearing land and some foundation work!

We are a excavation company we specialize in installation and repair of utilities, dirt work, clearing land and some foundation work!

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Elite Grading and Excavation

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Elite Grading and Excavation

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Elite Grading and Excavation is a family owned and operated construction business based in Mayview, Missouri. We offer Grading and Excavation work for the home exterior. I have over 14 years of experience in this industry and know what it takes to do the job right. We handle small and large scale projects utility work as water sewer water drainage to pond and bank work reclaim land, land clean up removal of structures building pads. Many more services available!

"They did an excellent job. Stanley did a great job with the communication, seems to have a really good idea to what needed to happen, and he is definitely technically competent with that. I would recommend them and definitely use them again."

Aaron M on December 2020

Elite Grading and Excavation is a family owned and operated construction business based in Mayview, Missouri. We offer Grading and Excavation work for the home exterior. I have over 14 years of experience in this industry and know what it takes to do the job right. We handle small and large scale projects utility work as water sewer water drainage to pond and bank work reclaim land, land clean up removal of structures building pads. Many more services available!

"They did an excellent job. Stanley did a great job with the communication, seems to have a really good idea to what needed to happen, and he is definitely technically competent with that. I would recommend them and definitely use them again."

Aaron M on December 2020

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Costello Land Management

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Costello Land Management

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We specialize in TREE REMOVAL, FORESTRY, MULCHING, AND STUMP REMOVAL. We have over 20 years of experience and I'm fully insured. We are located in Marceline, Missouri and we are owner/operated.

"Mike is a very good and efficient machine operator. He is very conscientious about the job and was far more particular than I was, which was appreciated!!!"

Eric F on February 2022

We specialize in TREE REMOVAL, FORESTRY, MULCHING, AND STUMP REMOVAL. We have over 20 years of experience and I'm fully insured. We are located in Marceline, Missouri and we are owner/operated.

"Mike is a very good and efficient machine operator. He is very conscientious about the job and was far more particular than I was, which was appreciated!!!"

Eric F on February 2022

Cooper Siteworks Inc.

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Cooper Siteworks Inc.

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**General Contractor*** Commercial * Residential New Construction* Additions & Remodels* Demolition & Disposal of Existing Structures**Excavation*** Grading* Backfilling & Rock Breaking* Clearing* Hauling & Utilities* Footings* Foundations & Seawalls**Solid Rock Removal***4,000 lb Hydraulic Hammer** Septic*** Advanced & Conventional Systems*Lift Stations & Grinders* Drip Irrigation & Sewer Mains**Landscaping*** Fine Grading Topsoil For Sod or Seed*Stacked Block & Natural Rock Retaining Walls* Mulch & Rock Borders* Rip Rap & DrainSwales**Utilities*** Water Lines* Service Lines & Mains* CTS or Plastic* Conduit For Primary & Secondary Electric* Conduits for Communications - Phone & Cable TV **Hauling** Deliver Fill Dirt * Gravel * Topsoil * Rock * Mulch * Sand * Haul Off Fill Dirt * Chipped Rock * Trees * Brush * Stumps References:Meeks: 573-348-6000 Jeff Winsor, Dougans: 573-348-9017 Bryan Kennison, HD Waterworks: 573-348-1273 Terry/Ken, APAC: 573-365-1500 Troy/Craig. Experience: Over 30 years of experience in all types and phases of construction. ASSOCIATION* NFIB Member* President & Board Member of Lake Ozark Builders Association* Member of Lake Ozark Chamber of Commerce; Lang:English / Spanish / French

**General Contractor*** Commercial * Residential New Construction* Additions & Remodels* Demolition & Disposal of Existing Structures**Excavation*** Grading* Backfilling & Rock Breaking* Clearing* Hauling & Utilities* Footings* Foundations & Seawalls**Solid Rock Removal***4,000 lb Hydraulic Hammer** Septic*** Advanced & Conventional Systems*Lift Stations & Grinders* Drip Irrigation & Sewer Mains**Landscaping*** Fine Grading Topsoil For Sod or Seed*Stacked Block & Natural Rock Retaining Walls* Mulch & Rock Borders* Rip Rap & DrainSwales**Utilities*** Water Lines* Service Lines & Mains* CTS or Plastic* Conduit For Primary & Secondary Electric* Conduits for Communications - Phone & Cable TV **Hauling** Deliver Fill Dirt * Gravel * Topsoil * Rock * Mulch * Sand * Haul Off Fill Dirt * Chipped Rock * Trees * Brush * Stumps References:Meeks: 573-348-6000 Jeff Winsor, Dougans: 573-348-9017 Bryan Kennison, HD Waterworks: 573-348-1273 Terry/Ken, APAC: 573-365-1500 Troy/Craig. Experience: Over 30 years of experience in all types and phases of construction. ASSOCIATION* NFIB Member* President & Board Member of Lake Ozark Builders Association* Member of Lake Ozark Chamber of Commerce; Lang:English / Spanish / French

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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