Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"Kyle does great work. Leveled out where an old pool was and filled in with top soil. Definitely gonna use Kyle for more work in the near future. Tina H."
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Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 1974
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"Harold and his team were experts all the way! They built me a beautiful retaining wall and trenched some land to relieve the hydrostatic pressure on the west side of my house. The finished product in both cases has improved my peace of mind and my property value. I will be calling them back for future projects :-)"
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Performed excavation and regrading of 6acres of property including removal of numerous (more than 50) large trees, thinned out an additional 4 acres of smaller trees and brush, dug a fishing pond, graded and poured RV pads. Nice people with good equipment."
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois.\nWe specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes Fences, small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation.\n\nWe take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing.\n\nWe serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"I will refer this company to EVERYONE I know. They came when they scheduled, the assisted us getting the squirrels out of the holes they created, and their prevention plan is EXCELLENT. Better than Brand Name Corporations that do this business we have been using with NO RESULTS."
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
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J T Bell Excavation specializes in grading, land clearing, base dig outs, backfilling, trenching, and other excavation services. Reliable work done right for residential and commercial projects
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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I’m a young hardworking guy who grew up on a farm and just trying to get my business going.
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!
Serving Florissant, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"diesel dynamics came into my property in warrenton, they graded out drainage for the end of my driveway that had bad runoff issues, they also cleared the sides of the driveway where it was blocked in by honey suckle."
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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