Excavation in St. Louis, MO
Grading, trenching, site prep and drainage work with the right equipment and a clear plan for water.
- Lawn and Landscape
- Homes and businesses
- One call, not five
One request. One expert. One call.
Prefer to type? Text your request to 314-270-2054.
Whether it is a new driveway, a drainage fix or a site cleared for a build, excavation sets everything that follows. One request connects you with an excavation specialist who will walk the site with you.
Soils around St. Louis include heavy clay that holds water, so good grading and drainage planning matter. Ask your contractor about utility locates, erosion control and where the soil will go before equipment arrives.
Excavation: what our partners handle
- Site clearing and grading
- Foundation and basement excavation
- Utility and drain trenching
- Land clearing and brush removal
- Drainage and French drains
- Driveway and pad preparation
Signs it is time to call
- A lot ready to build on
- A yard that floods or erodes
- A pool or addition needing digging
- A septic or utility project
What happens after you ask
- 1
You submit once
Tell us what you need and where. It takes about a minute.
- 2
One expert contacts you
A member of our team reviews it and calls. Only one contractor will ever call.
- 3
Assess, estimate, work
Royal Excavation sends a licensed, independent, insured, vetted pro to assess, estimate and do the work.
About excavation
Do you call before digging?
Calling 811 before digging is required in Missouri and Illinois. Pros handle it.
Can you build a driveway?
Yes, many partners prepare drives and pads.
Will several contractors call me?
No. Only one contractor will ever call about your request. You will not get a pile of calls and constant emails, and we never sell your information.
Who does the work?
A licensed, independent, insured and vetted partner contractor visits to assess the work, gives you an estimate and does the work if you decide to go ahead. See our Terms of Use for details.
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