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DOTY CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION LLC
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Steadfast Landscaping LLC
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

"He was hired to mow a very large and very rough yard. He did it quickly and efficiently, trimming around all sidewalks, trees and fence. We were completely satisfied with the workmanship. We will be hiring him for future projects!!"
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Semo Land Worx
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Very responsive to my request for a bid on having a large driveway and parking area around my workshop refreshed. In addition, I needed to add a riprap wall placed in an area susceptible to erosion. Nine dump truck loads were brought to my property on a Thursday and the guys arrived at 7:30 Saturday morning with appropriate heavy equipment, completing the job by 11:30. We just had the work completed but the initial finished project looks amazing. Tucker and Trevor were great to work with. Very polite and spoke very knowledgeably about the product and process."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
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DTR Farms LLC
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Crice was professional and courteous as well as the rest if his crew. He took extra steps to assure that I got the materials I wanted and that the outcome was what I was looking for. I will definitely use him for my next project."
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Response time3 days
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FAQs for excavation projects in Cape Girardeau, MO

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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