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Avatar for Southern Contracting, LLC
Southern Contracting, LLC
5.0(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+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
1 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
8 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

Approved

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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Legacy Land Leveling LLC
Legacy Land Leveling LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I recently purchased a brand new home in Hollister that has a really large unfinished yard. I needed someone that could do some leveling, spread a huge amount of pea gravel in the backyard for my dogs and also clean up a solid limestone rock wall that was still existing from the build out. He also dug out and buried gutter lines out for me on a massive slope that the builder did not attend to adequately. This is a stand alone, family owned business and the owner is highly dependable, communicative, knowledgeable, professional and incredibly affordable. He takes great pride in his work and goes above and beyond to make sure he gets the job done correctly. I would recommend him for any major or minor overhaul landscaping project that needs big equipment to get the job done. I’ll definitely be using him again this fall to help me tackle the front yard."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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