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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
Steps with wrap around flower bed
Steps and Retaining wall
Rustic Retaining wall
Rustic Retaining wall

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJM Services, LLC
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JJM Services did an outstanding job repairing my yard from tire tracks, JJM Services has outstanding customer service, and are reasonably priced."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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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
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MP and Sons Dirt Work - Home Facebook
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Serving Trenton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MP and Sons provided us top notch service! We were amazed at how quickly they were able to come to our house and how hard they worked to provide just what we needed."
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After Dark
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Other side

+19

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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.

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