We don't stamp drawings, but we shoot grades with a rotating laser and a GPS rover. For larger jobs we work alongside a licensed surveyor you hire or we recommend.

What about hauling off spoil?

We have our own dump trucks and can either reuse spoil onsite or haul it to a fill site. Hauling is billed by the load.

Can you build the gravel drive in too?

Yes — most of our pad jobs include a temporary or finished gravel access drive. We do that work in-house.

Do you work in winter?

Yes, as long as the ground isn't frozen solid. Winter is actually a great time for clearing and rough grading — fewer ticks, firmer ground, and we have more availability.

Permit requirements vary by county, utility, and Missouri DNR rules near streams. We help you confirm what's needed before we dig and call the county clerk if there's any question.

Excavation & Site Preparation

Excavation & site preparation across southern Missouri.

A square, level, well-drained pad ready for your builder — no callbacks, no re-work.

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What's included

Scope, in plain language.

Site walk and elevation review
Brush, stump and rock removal
Cut, fill and rough grade to plan
Compaction in lifts to spec
Drainage swales and silt control
Final pad to within ±0.1 ft of grade

How we do it

No mystery. No surprises.

01
Walk it together
We meet you on the property, look at the contours, listen to what you're building, and flag the things that'll cost money if they're not handled now (rock shelves, springs, neighbor drainage).
02
Quote it honest
You get a written, itemized estimate within 3 business days. Not-to-exceed pricing on most jobs.
03
Schedule + mobilize
We give you a real start window. We don't double-book.
04
Build it square
Owner-on-site daily. Daily progress photos texted to you if you want them.
05
Walk-through + clean-up
We don't leave dirt in the yard, ruts on your road, or burn piles smoldering. Final walk before invoice.

What it costs

$3,500 – $45,000+ depending on size, soil, and access.

Every job is different. Below is what nudges your number up or down.

Drives the price up

+Lots of solid rock that needs hammering
+Long haul distance for spoil dirt
+Tight access (small machine only)
+Wet conditions or springs

Drives it down

−Simple cut-and-fill on dry ground
−Onsite spoil reuse
−Existing drive that supports a 30-ton lowboy

FAQ

Frequently asked

From a 30×40 shop pad up to a multi-acre commercial site. Our fleet runs from skid steers up to full-size excavators and dozers — the right tool for the dirt.