Precision Earthwork and Site Grading for Any Project

Troup Ground & Land Works is an owner-operated excavation and grading contractor based in Clever, Missouri, serving rural property owners, homebuilders, and commercial developers across Southwest Missouri. With 20+ years of hands-on experience moving earth and shaping land, Marcus Troup brings the skill and equipment to handle everything from rough cutting a building site to finishing-grading a drainage swale. If your project starts with dirt, call or text 417-827-7430 to get started.

What Excavation and Grading Actually Covers

Excavation and grading are the foundation of nearly every construction and land improvement project. It is the process of cutting, moving, and shaping soil to create a stable, properly sloped surface ready for whatever comes next, whether that is a building pad, a driveway, a drainage solution, or a cleared and leveled field. Without accurate grading, water pools where it should not, structures settle unevenly, and access roads wash out after the first hard rain.

Troup Ground & Land Works handles every phase of this work:

  • Rough excavation for building sites, pads, and foundations
  • Finish grading for positive drainage and slope control
  • Cut and fill work to balance soil on sloped or uneven terrain
  • Subgrade preparation before gravel, concrete, or construction begins
  • Excavation for French drains, curtain drains, and septic systems
  • Ditch and swale cutting for water management

Built for Rural and Acreage Properties in the Ozarks

Southwest Missouri terrain is not flat or forgiving. Ozarks properties come with rocky subsoil, rolling grades, and drainage patterns that fight you if you do not read the land correctly. Marcus has been working this ground for over two decades, and that local knowledge makes a real difference in how a job gets planned and finished.

Whether you are preparing a site for a pole barn outside Nixa, cutting a pad into a hillside near Ozark, or regrading a pasture field around Billings to fix standing water after every rain, Troup Ground & Land Works has the equipment and experience to get it right the first time. Financing is available for qualifying projects, and all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions About Excavation and Grading

  • How much does excavation and grading cost in Clever, MO?

    Cost depends on the size of the area, the depth of work, and the condition of the soil. Marcus visits the site and gives you a straight number before any work begins.

  • How long does grading take to settle before I can build on it?

    Newly graded soil typically needs 30 to 90 days to settle, though compaction during the grading process can reduce that window significantly. Marcus will advise you based on your specific soil type and project timeline.

  • Do you handle excavation for drainage systems and septic installs?

    Yes, Troup Ground & Land Works excavates for French drains, curtain drains, and septic systems as part of a full site-prep scope of work.

  • Can you excavate and grade a site that already has trees and brush on it?

    Yes, land clearing and excavation are often done together so the site is fully ready in one mobilization.

Ready to Move Dirt? Let's Get Your Site Graded Right

Troup Ground & Land Works serves property owners, builders, and developers throughout Clever, Missouri, and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region with reliable, owner-operated excavation and grading work. Marcus is on every job from the first pass to the finish grade, so you always know who to call. Reach out today or call us at 417-827-7430 to schedule a site visit and get a quote.