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LA Landscaping
5.0(
144
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Serving Smithville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning they were very courteous and professional. The project was to cut into the hill in back of house to make a level spot for a pool. I needed a 22'x14' flat spot. They built a wall 22'x5' tall with 14' wing walls. Level in the middle. Cleaned up nicely. Sod around the walls and grass seed Under hay where they smashed down yard. Hay blanket in flat area. Very pleased. Highly recommend LA Landscaping !"
new landscaping
new landscaping
trim trees
new patio
retaining wall

+11

Response time5 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Williams underground & utilities
New to Angi

Serving Smithville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are company founded on quality of work and respect. Specializing in all utilities power, water, etc. We do all forms of excavation and grading. We also offer directional drilling and trenching. As the owner I’ve been in the industry for 9 years and I will be hands on in every job that we do making sure it is done right and in a timely manner.

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Wilson Land Management LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Smithville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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True Guard Aquatics, LLC dba True Home Service
2.9(
17
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Serving Smithville, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At True Guard Aquatics, we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We foster a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keep our customers coming back.

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Lifeguards on duty
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Smithville, 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.

The Smithville, MO homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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