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Moark Excavation LLC

78 Westbury
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Moark Excavation LLC

78 Westbury
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Moark Excavation LLC is committed to offering the highest quality service with highest quality materials. Joe is committed to excellence in every aspect of his business. His distinction is the quality of service he brings to his customers. Accurate knowledge of his trade combined with ability is what makes him a true professional. Above all, he is watchful of his customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of his business.

Moark Excavation LLC is committed to offering the highest quality service with highest quality materials. Joe is committed to excellence in every aspect of his business. His distinction is the quality of service he brings to his customers. Accurate knowledge of his trade combined with ability is what makes him a true professional. Above all, he is watchful of his customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of his business.

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Cantrell Drilling & Pump Services

12511 HWY AA
5.00(
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Cantrell Drilling & Pump Services

12511 HWY AA
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
80 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great communication and hard working. The job was finished quickly and I am happy with the end result. "

Daniel D on April 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great communication and hard working. The job was finished quickly and I am happy with the end result. "

Daniel D on April 2025

Duncan Lawn Care

PO Box 743
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Duncan Lawn Care

PO Box 743
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

With over 5 years of experience, Duncan Lawn Care is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Excellent job. He does my lawn mowing weekly. Always goes above and beyond to do whatever needs to be done. He always removes leaves in fall and cleans snow from my driveway in winter. I have had problems with bugs on my plants this year and he took care of that. Very knowledgeable in his field of work. I would highly recommend him !!! He goes above and beyond to make sure job is to your satisfaction! "

Betty D on July 2025

With over 5 years of experience, Duncan Lawn Care is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Excellent job. He does my lawn mowing weekly. Always goes above and beyond to do whatever needs to be done. He always removes leaves in fall and cleans snow from my driveway in winter. I have had problems with bugs on my plants this year and he took care of that. Very knowledgeable in his field of work. I would highly recommend him !!! He goes above and beyond to make sure job is to your satisfaction! "

Betty D on July 2025

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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

Based Out Of
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

Based Out Of
5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
113 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Tim did an excellent job on our gravel shed pad foundation! His pricing was both reasonable and affordable, and he took the time to listen to all of our needs. He went the extra mile to ensure the project was done right and worked incredibly hard throughout the process. The quality of his work truly shows. We’ll definitely turn to him for any future dirt work and highly recommend his services!"

Wes D on July 2025

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Tim did an excellent job on our gravel shed pad foundation! His pricing was both reasonable and affordable, and he took the time to listen to all of our needs. He went the extra mile to ensure the project was done right and worked incredibly hard throughout the process. The quality of his work truly shows. We’ll definitely turn to him for any future dirt work and highly recommend his services!"

Wes D on July 2025

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A List Construction & Land Development

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5.00(
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A List Construction & Land Development

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5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

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.

"A truly professional outfit, great communication, on time and affordable services."

Steven S on August 2025

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.

"A truly professional outfit, great communication, on time and affordable services."

Steven S on August 2025

MCC Services

9264 County Ln 206
5.00(
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MCC Services

9264 County Ln 206
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

16 years serving 60 mile radius around Joplin. I take pride in each project as if it were for my own home. Free estimates in my local area, within 15 mile of Joplin.

16 years serving 60 mile radius around Joplin. I take pride in each project as if it were for my own home. Free estimates in my local area, within 15 mile of Joplin.

K&Z Dirtworks

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K&Z Dirtworks

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Let us move the Earth for you! K&Z is here for all your dirt work needs. We offer a variety of services including, but not limited to: -Brush Hogging -Backfill -Privacy fencing, Chain link, and barbed wire - snow plowing (when the time comes) -gravel delivery and spread -sand delivery -leveling -retaining walls -brush removal -power washing Give us a call today for your free estimate 620-238-3197.

Let us move the Earth for you! K&Z is here for all your dirt work needs. We offer a variety of services including, but not limited to: -Brush Hogging -Backfill -Privacy fencing, Chain link, and barbed wire - snow plowing (when the time comes) -gravel delivery and spread -sand delivery -leveling -retaining walls -brush removal -power washing Give us a call today for your free estimate 620-238-3197.

PATTERSON SEWER SVC

ROUTE 4
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PATTERSON SEWER SVC

ROUTE 4
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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TOM BROWN

5674 COUNTY LOOP
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TOM BROWN

5674 COUNTY LOOP
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53 years of experience

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Jakes excavation

164 N Shetland Rd
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Jakes excavation

164 N Shetland Rd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavation and grading, French drains, erosion repair and control, land reclamation , septic systems driveway repair and construction

"The service was good. I would definitely hire them again. I like the quality of their work and being hard-working."

mike t on September 2021

Excavation and grading, French drains, erosion repair and control, land reclamation , septic systems driveway repair and construction

"The service was good. I would definitely hire them again. I like the quality of their work and being hard-working."

mike t on September 2021

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Joplin, MO

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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