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McDowell Excavating, LLC
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding experience from start to finish. Adam was professional, efficient, and clearly knowledgeable, completing our building site preparation on time and exactly as promised. The site was left perfectly graded and ready to build. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable, quality work."
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JJM Services, LLC
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dig out and unclog drain on Saturday afternoon with virtually zero notice. We were very satisfied."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Hull Contracting
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hull Contracting LLC provides professional excavation and land management services throughout the area. We specialize in forestry mulching, land clearing, grading, driveway installation and repair, site preparation, brush removal, skid steer work, and mini excavator services. We take pride in honest work, dependable service, and quality results. Contact us today for a free estimate.

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Home Remodel and Repair
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

"Having been in the industry my whole life, I've never dealt with a more professional and thorough professional. He is very meticulous and clean, and works efficiently and fast!"
Rustic Flower bed
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Rustic Retaining wall
Rustic Retaining wall

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCullough Construction
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Jack to install over 1,500 feet of gravel road and to clear several acres of heavy brush on our property. His work is excellent and his pricing is very fair and reasonable. I am very satisfied."
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Response time20 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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