Versailles, MO Excavation Services

Home Ground for Our Crew

Versailles is where Hoover's Bobcat Service started, and where the machines roll out every morning from our shop on Steele Drive. A lot of our work here looks the same from the road: a few acres off a county blacktop, a pasture someone has owned for years, and a plan for a new house, a shop, or a barndominium. Before any of that can happen, somebody has to clear it, level it, and make sure the water goes somewhere else.


We provide excavation services in Versailles, MO, for homeowners, landowners, farmers, and builders across Morgan County and Central Missouri. Our crew handles site preparation, grading, building pads, driveways, trenching, land clearing, and drainage, and we pour the concrete that often comes next. Call (573) 569-5789 for a quote.

Your Excavation Contractor in Versailles, MO

Hoover's Bobcat Service is led by Merle Hoover and Douglas Burkholder, and we do the work ourselves. When you hire us as your excavation contractor in Versailles, MO, you get the owners' direct experience on your site, not a subcontracted crew. The company started with one machine and a commitment to doing the job right, and that approach hasn't changed.


When you call for excavation services in Versailles, MO, one of the owners walks your property. We handle residential, commercial, and agricultural projects, including:



  • New home construction and additions
  • Garages, shops, and outbuildings
  • Barndominium and pole barn pads
  • Commercial site development
  • Property improvements and drainage fixes
  • Concrete preparation

Material Trucking

Hauling of fill dirt, gravel, and other materials to and from your site

Excavation Services in Versailles, MO

Site Preparation Versailles MO Builders Count On

Site preparation in Versailles, MO gets raw ground ready for construction: clearing, rough grading, fill, and compaction so the builder starts on a stable, level base.

Building Pad Excavation

Building pad excavation creates a flat, compacted base for homes, shops, garages, and barndominiums. A good pad is level, drains away from the structure, and holds up under the weight of the building. Finished pads, including barndominium pads, are in our project gallery, and every building pad we prep follows the same cut, fill, and compaction steps.

Driveway Excavation

Long rural driveways are common around Versailles. Driveway excavation cuts and grades the path, sets the base for gravel or concrete, and puts culverts where water needs to cross. Our driveway excavation work covers new drives and rebuilds of washed-out ones.

Grading Services Versailles Property Owners Need

Our grading services in Versailles shape the land so water drains away from foundations and driveways, and so building sites, yards, and fields are level and usable.

Trenching

We dig trenches for utilities, water lines, drainage systems, and other underground work.

Land Clearing Versailles MO Landowners Trust

Land clearing in Versailles, MO removes trees, brush, and stumps so overgrown property can be built on, farmed, or fenced. For thick grass and weeds on open ground, we also offer brush hogging.

Foundation and Basement Excavation

We dig and prepare the ground for basements, foundations, and footers.

Drainage Solutions

Standing water, washouts, and soggy yards usually come down to grading. We regrade, install culverts, and trench drainage lines to move water where it belongs.

Material Trucking

We haul dirt, gravel, rock, and fill to and from the job site.

Signs You May Need Excavation Services

Most calls for excavation services in Versailles, MO start with one of these:



  • You're building a new home, garage, shop, or outbuilding
  • You're planning a commercial project
  • You're preparing ground for concrete
  • Water stands in your yard or washes out your driveway
  • You've bought undeveloped or overgrown land
  • You need underground utilities installed
  • You want to change the layout of your property

One Crew From Dirt to Concrete

Many Versailles projects need both excavation and concrete. Because we do both, the same crew that preps your pad or driveway can pour it, which means better coordination and fewer handoffs. Our concrete services include driveways, sidewalks, basements, and footers.

Our Excavation Process

01

Initial Consultation

We talk through your goals, timeline, and property.

02

Site Evaluation

We walk the land and look at grading, drainage, soil, and access.

03

Project Planning

We build a plan around your property's layout and the scope of work.

04

Excavation and Site Preparation

Our equipment handles the work with attention to safety and accuracy.

05

Final Review

We check that the site is ready for the next phase of construction.

Why Choose Our Excavation Company in Versailles

  • Locally owned and operated from our Versailles shop
  • The owners do the work. No subcontracted crews.
  • We show up when we say we will, and we communicate clearly throughout the job
  • Residential, commercial, and agricultural experience
  • Excavation and concrete from one company


As a local excavation company in Versailles, we're your neighbors, not an out-of-state outfit. Merle and Douglas share how the company started with one machine.

What Versailles Customers Say

Chad Dodson

A rare company that you can trust to do a high quality job at a good price. Great communication, never have to wonder when things will get done, Merle and his crew work when they say they will work. Merle is an honest guy, when he says something I believe him. Met or exceeded on all his promises & deadlines. Very happy with our experience, can't recommend them enough.

Aaron Hood

Hoover’s did an excellent job on the concrete work for our new build. From start to finish, he was professional, attentive, and made sure we were happy with every step of the process. Throughout the week, he checked in regularly to make sure everything was meeting our expectations and addressed any questions or concerns right away. It's clear they takes pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers. The finished product looks great, and we couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend Hoover's Bobcat Service to anyone needing quality concrete work!

Ramona Adcox

I am very happy and impressed with Hoover’s Bobcat Service. Our driveway was overgrown and hard to pull in properly. We watched your trucks roll down the road with equipment and gravel. We knew when we were ready that Hoover’s were the people for the job. Our little country place has “curb appeal”. From start to finish everything went smooth and efficiently. Merle and his crew are impressive. They are courteous, knowledgeable, and personable. My husband and I highly recommend them and will be using them again if the need arises. Thank you.

Schedule Your Versailles Excavation Project

Solid work, done right. Call (573) 569-5789, email hooversbobcatservice@gmail.com, or request a quote online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

  • Can you complete site preparation before construction begins?

    Yes. We handle site preparation, grading, and foundation excavation so the builder can start on a ready site.

  • What types of projects do you handle?

    Residential, commercial, agricultural, and property improvement projects.

  • Do you offer trenching?

    Yes. We trench for utilities, drainage systems, water lines, and other underground work.

  • Can excavation fix drainage problems on my property?

    Often, yes. Proper grading and excavation can improve water flow and reduce standing water and erosion.

  • Can you prepare a site for a commercial project in Versailles?

    Yes. Our excavation services in Versailles, MO cover commercial work too. We provide site preparation for commercial developments as well as residential construction and land improvements.

Areas We Serve

  • Versailles, MO
  • Lake of the Ozarks, MO
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Camdenton, MO
  • Eldon, MO
  • Osage Beach, MO
  • Iberia, MO
  • Linn Creek, MO