Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Excavation & Demolition Services in Cabool, MO
Dotson Excavating has been a trusted provider of excavation and demolition services in Cabool, MO since 2009. As a family-owned and operated business, we combine nearly 15 years of industry experience with a commitment to personalized service and quality workmanship. Our team specializes in residential and light commercial projects including land clearing, grading, septic tank installation, and concrete demolition. We maintain a strong reputation for tackling challenging terrain, such as rocky conditions, while delivering timely results at fair prices. Our investment in modern equipment like our new brush cutter and pipe plow enables efficient land reclamation and utility installation without damaging existing ground surfaces.We serve both homeowners and local businesses across Texas County and surrounding regions, prioritizing customer satisfaction through transparent communication and reliable project execution. Our local expertise ensures clients receive tailored solutions that meet their specific excavation needs while maintaining respect for their property. With hundreds of completed projects and consistent positive feedback, we continue to build on our standing as the preferred excavating service in the greater Cabool area.
Services
Excavating
Building pad preparation
Septic tank removal
Demolition
Land clearing
Grading
Concrete demolition
Road preparation
Artificial lakes
Terraforming
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We are a proud locally owned and operated small business in Cabool, MO
- Our expert excavator has nearly 15 years of experience
- We always make customer satisfaction our number one priority
- Our excavating rates are always fair
- We offer a complete range of excavating services for driveways, roads, building pads, ponds, land clearing, demolition, grading and much more
What people say
Fantastic job
Quick, professional
Reasonable rates
Friendliest service
Highly recommend
Services
Excavating
Our excavation services handle residential and light commercial projects including building pad preparation, driveway construction, and utility installation. With modern equipment and 15+ years of experience, we tackle challenging terrain while preserving existing ground surfaces. Clients benefit from precise grading and efficient project completion for both small and large-scale developments.
Demolition
We provide controlled demolition services for structures up to three stories, including concrete removal and site preparation. Our equipment handles both complete demolition and selective dismantling while minimizing environmental impact. Clients receive safe, efficient removal solutions that prepare sites for new construction or redevelopment projects across residential and commercial properties.
Land Clearing
Our land clearing services use specialized equipment like our new brush cutter to remove vegetation, small trees, and undergrowth without damaging topsoil. This process creates usable land for agricultural, residential, or commercial development while eliminating debris through on-site mulching. Clients gain improved property usability while maintaining soil integrity for future projects.
Septic Tank Installation
We install complete septic systems including tank placement, drain field preparation, and pipe installation. Our pipe plow equipment efficiently lays utility lines from 3/4 to 3 inches at depths up to 24 inches. Homeowners and businesses benefit from reliable wastewater solutions that meet local regulations while ensuring long-term functionality and environmental safety.
Grading
Our grading services create proper drainage and prepare surfaces for construction, roadways, or landscaping. Using precision equipment, we achieve accurate elevation adjustments for driveways, building pads, and agricultural fields. Clients receive improved water management and stable foundations that prevent future structural issues while meeting project specifications.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer?
We provide residential and light commercial excavation including land clearing, grading, septic tank installation, driveway preparation, and demolition up to three stories.
How long have you been in business?
Dotson Excavating has served Cabool, MO since 2009 with nearly 15 years of combined experience from our lead operator.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Texas County including Cabool, Marshfield, Rogersville, Lebanon, West Plains, and surrounding Missouri communities.
Do you handle challenging terrain?
Yes, our equipment and experience allow us to work effectively in rocky conditions and other difficult terrains that other contractors might avoid.
What equipment do you use?
We utilize modern machinery including a brush cutter for land reclamation and a pipe plow for utility installation up to 24 inches deep.
Are your rates competitive?
We maintain fair pricing while delivering quality work, with multiple clients specifically mentioning our reasonable rates in recent reviews.
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Reviews (5)
Allen Reaughjr
Oct 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have had a lot of work performed by Riley and his crew. Nothing less than excellent work at fair pricing. Will continue to request services as our needs demand without hesitation
We have had a lot of work performed by Riley and his crew. Nothing less than excellent work at fair pricing. Will continue to request services as our needs demand without hesitation
Eva Eagan
May 19, 2021
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Top notch company. Can take care of all your excavation needs with no worries. Total professional. Absolutely recommend.
Bruce Bradley
Jan 03, 2020
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Riley and his guys are a great team. I had them build my bass pond, and it's going to be a good one. Way more than I hoped for. Great job guys
Andrew Fischer
Jul 18, 2019
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Great, quick Work! I had originally contacted Riley about doing some roll offs as we were tearing down a building on the property. In doing so, i realized the project was more than I could handle with hand tools and called in the professionals! I will say they had this building down, had a hole dug for scrap material in 45 minutes or less. For the price, this kind of work was a breeze to let them take care of it. Will definitely be calling back for some land clearing once some other things are in line. Riley is super responsive to emails as well!
Darian Eagan
Aug 11, 2018
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Riley Dotson is definitely one stand up guy! This guy will go out of his way to make sure you are satisfied and happy. I know there are other people out there, but I'm not using anybody but Riley. Without question, he is the best. 10 stars because 5 just isn't enough. Absolutely honest and trustworthy...