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Avatar for JP Sheehan Construction, LLC
JP Sheehan Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Villa Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

The JP Sheehan Construction L.L.C. family offers Fast, Cost effective solutions. We do what we are supposed to do when we say we are going to do it. Patrick believes in solid Engineering when needed, backed by clear and precise planning to control budgets. Patrick is backed by a Structural Engineer, Architect, Designer as well as Drafting when needed. We plan it out on paper, so everyone knows what is to be expected. This is where we ensure no surprises, for we will build it on paper till we are clear on what is to be accomplished. Patrick meets all clients personally, and oversees all tasks, operations and paperwork personally. We can take what you are wanting to see happen, and make it happen. Where we excel is we listen carefully, and present options and examples. We ensure you are in control. What to expect is open descriptive Bids, backed by References you can talk to. We have one goal, exceed the client expectation.

8,000 sq ft Barn
8,000 sq ft Barn
8,000 sq ft Barn
8,000 sq ft Barn
8,000 sq ft Barn

+12

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bullseye Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Villa Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To say Bill and his crew are amazing is a huge understatement. Bill not only did an AMAZING job on our pool excavation, he didnâ t miss a beat with he hit solid rock! He and his guys got through an insane amount of rock and our pool placement was still done on time! In addition, he stepped in after some issues occurred with our Pool Contractor and helped to make the situation better. He didnâ t NEED to do this. He had no obligation to do this. He is just a fantastic, honest and fair person who wanted to help. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!"
land prep for BBL building
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Our work

+25

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Turbo Charged Contracting LLC
Turbo Charged Contracting LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Villa Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They had to rewire my 101 year old house Very professional knew exactly what needed to be done absolutely great company to work with explained everything they were going to do how long it would take promptly returned any calls or texts and answered any questions we had , I highly recommend them to everyone"
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+65

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dynamic Outdoor Solutions
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Villa Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project I had them do was fully renovate a big bed in my back yard. The team did great and listened to what we wanted and did it without questioning it!! It was done right the first time and it looks like a whole new back yard and looks absolutely fantastic!! Thank you Dynamic Solutions!!! Great job!!! I would recommend them to anyone!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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