Our Services
We do site prep, land clearing, drainage, French drains, utility trenching, retaining walls and septic digging for residential and commercial jobs. Over 10 years in the business, licensed and insured, and running state-of-the-art equipment.
Driveway Installation and Repair
We install and repair gravel, stone, asphalt and concrete driveways in Washington, Missouri and East Texas.
Full-Service Site Development
Full-service site development, aka site preparation encompasses a comprehensive range of services aimed at transforming raw land into fully functional and optimized spaces for various purposes. It involves excavation, grading, land clearing, utility installations, drainage systems, paving, and other construction tasks necessary to prepare a site for development.
Land Clearing and Grading
Our land clearing process consists of clearing the site down to the ground level so we may begin grading. Grading is the act of leveling or smoothing any particular soil base in preparation for construction projects, landscaping, or road building. We also grade the land around the house, remove large rocks and smooth the soil.
Foundations
Whether it be a stick-built or modular home. We can excavate for any type of foundation. Our process consists of clearing the land, framing the area desired. Following that we grade and level the land to the correct form, excavate what is needed and then lay the foundation.
Tree Clearing & Logging
Does your next project require tree clearing? At Burns Excavation we are equipped to clear your trees and haul them off to prepare the site for development.
Hauling
Need trees, debris, rocks, gravel, or other objects hauled to or from your property? We are equipped to haul anything you need to clear your land of obstacles.
Drainage
Poor drainage will cause obvious problems such as foul odor, insects, standing water, diseased or dying plants, mud, and ruined turf. Planning and installing proper drainage will prevent these problems, especially during storms and rainy seasons. The types of drainage we offer include french drains, side house drainage, septic drainage, and water collection drainage.
Road Building
We build gravel roads in a way that keeps your land clear and clean by making sure the drainage of the road is carefully considered. Improper grader use can actually damage the road, so using the correct technique is essential and often best left to professionals!
Septic
We work with local licensed septic team installers capable of a large range of septic systems, there is no septic that we can’t handle. The process is quite simple, measure the septic and then excavate accordingly.
Water Mains and Services
Our water mains team has the necessary knowledge to make sure your water mains are installed correctly. After excavation and proper trenching, we lay the water mains according to government regulations. The water mains inspector comes to make sure we have done it correctly, we then backfill the trenches.
Demolition
Our demolition team has the necessary expertise, equipment, and connections to return your site to level land, on schedule and safely! We can remove homes, apartment buildings and barns with finesse – and with minimal impact on the neighborhood. Avoid pre-construction headaches by letting Burns Excavation take over your Demolition needs.
Trench Digging
Trench digging is essential to prepare to install utilities such as gas, water, and electricity underground. Trench digging also prepares the way for drainage, foundations, and irrigation.