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Semo Land Worx
5.0(
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"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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DTR Farms LLC
5.0(
12
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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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"5 star service! I cannot say enough about how awesome J &D Forestry Services LLC was to work with on our home project! Jeremy reached out to me right away, came the very next day and did the job at the price he quoted. Both Jeremy and Matt were professional and hard working. They did the job efficiently and left the site flawless. If you need trees removed, bushes removed or clearing out—I would contact J&D!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Apex Excavation, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Meridian Roofing Solutions contacted a few excavating companies for some dirt work we needed on a roofing project. Apex Excavation was the first to respond and provided an accurate quote. I was most impressed by how they communicated to us and understood the project. I would definitely work with them again and recommend them for any dirt work needed."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Cape Girardeau, MO

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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