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Triple C Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff from Triple CCC excavation did an amazing job . He communicated well through the whole project. He did what he said and more then we were expecting. The job excellent . The speed of the project fast .the price reasonable .He will definitely be doing are future projects Bill & Dawn"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"For the past two years, Tim and Down & Dirty Land Clearing have done my site work, excavating, and trail making. Excellent workmanship and a clear commitment to safety every step of the way. Tim genuinely cares about doing the job right. I will continue my relationship with Down & Dirty and can comfortably recommend them."
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building
Resort building

+5

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A List Construction & Land Development
5.0(
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

A-List Construction and Land Development is here to help with your excavation, skidsteer and dump trailer hauling needs. Dirt work, excavation, Land development and more. Feel free to reach out and let us know how we can assist.

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WELL PROJECT
WELL PROJECT
WELL PROJECT
WELL PROJECT

+19

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
Carr Excavating and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Customers say: Quick response

"Excavating Landscape Services ~ If you are looking for a qualified, honest, professional and reasonably-priced excavation contractor in either Greene, Christian, Taney, or Stone counties of Southwest Missouri, your search is finally over. Saddlebrooke, Missouri is an upscale residential development off Highway 65 between Springfield and Branson, where my wife and I were going to build a house on a beautiful idyllic lot overlooking pristine Bull Creek. Concrete footing with rebar for stem walls was poured and set years ago for a large house in Seven Pines gated subdivision. Then, our plans changed, we decided not to build ... Fast forward to the present, when we needed to restore the build lot to its original condition; which would require demolition and removal of concrete structure including rebar, excavation, adding fill dirt, and grading of lot to create a natural slope and contour suitable for mowing. A major project! Working blindly and knowing virtually nothing about demolition, landscaping, or excavation, I took on the rather daunting task of researching options and identifying qualified area excavators. During this time, I spoke with dozens of SW MO area excavators, and finally narrowed down the list to about a half dozen vetted contractors with their cost estimates. Careful marketplace analysis, referrals, a website presence, responsiveness for quote, telephone interviews, all this due diligence helped to separate the pretenders from the presenters; which all pointed in only one direction, and that was Carr Excavating and Landscaping, LLC based in Galena, Missouri. I am delighted with their work and the finished landscape project; bought in under budget and on schedule. Highly recommend Carr Excavating, simply the best, and the entire Carr Excavating and Landscaping Team was a pleasure to do business with ... Special thank you to Brent Carr and to Sheena Carr for making this such a wonderful experience, and restoring the natural beauty of 762 Seven Pines Drive, Saddlebrooke, MO 65630."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jaspers Excavating
5.0(
2
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand our customers' needs and expectations, we take great responsibility to work with and communicate with every customer professionally. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Burn pile clean up
Burn pile clean up

+7

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HUCKLEBERRY HOME REPAIR LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nixa, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quick, Clean, and painless! Pressure washed house, deck, and fence first day. Returned next morning did a few repairs we needed inside also fixed the siding and repaired our gate so it opens. They finished the day staining the deck and fence."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Nixa, 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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