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Precision Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.8(
5
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Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nicholas and crew have maintained the bank's lawn and planting beds for years and have done an excellent job. They are great to work with. He pays great attention to detail. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Meyer Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Called number provided by Angi, received return call within one hour, and had gravel delivered the next day. He even took time to spread and smooth the driveway. Will definitely ire again."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roundcount Dozing & Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cody was very personal and listened to my request. When I came back to my site after leaving for the day. I found he had done some stuff we talked about but I had decided I would hold off because of budget constraints. When I asked him about it he simply said "I had finished the job sooner than I thought I would and this is on the house. Pretty classy move."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Beer Land Management LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Taylor, 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
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Cleaning up the Mess
Removal of Mature Elm Monroe City, MO
Long days finale Monroe City, MO

+7

Response time9 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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