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Avatar for Southern Contracting, LLC
Southern Contracting, LLC
5.0(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan and his team did an outstanding job installing our fence. They were professional, proficient and made me feel like their priority by getting my fence installed in no time. Will highly recommend to anyone and plan on using for future projects! Thanks Ivan!"
6ft chain-link
6' chain-link fence
Privacy fence start
Wrapping up
Interior

+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
ME Skid Steer
4.6(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Not only have I used M.E. Skid Steer for all my excavation projects, but just used him on clearing up 5 acres. He did a great job and can't wait to use him again on the next one!"
Protection current yard
Finished
Leaving things in good.shape
Lateral Field
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They built a 1600 sq ft home for me and done a fantastic job from start to finish. Attention to detail and communication was the very best. They have also done some remodel work for me on my flip houses, also installed a new roof on a different home. I would highly recommended Darrin and his crew to anyone!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
Scott's Hardscape & Excavation
4.0(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Bryan Scott and his team exceeded our expectations. A professional plan and bid were presented, and the project finished on time and on budget. Bryan and on-site foreman Sean communicate with us as well as our neighbors. I would hire Scott's Hardscape & Excavating again."
Retaining wall
Caesar retaining wall block
Response time4 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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HUCKLEBERRY HOME REPAIR LLC
4.7(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These pros painted my bedroom. There were a few problems when one painter finished. However, Crystal scheduled a "walk through" and subsequently, in a timely and professional manner, finished the job. Mistake are made, it is important that they are corrected: Huckleberry did! Donna Morse"
Texture/paint
Texture/paint
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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