Family-owned · Licensed & insured · Serving Missouri

Excavation done right.
The first time.

From single-family house pads to large commercial sites, True Grade delivers clean, level, build-ready ground — on schedule and on budget.

Or call us directly: (417) 406-4216

What are you building?

Two crews. Two specialties. One standard.

Whether it's your dream home or a million-square-foot pad, you get the same care and the same precision.

Residential

Your project, treated like our own backyard.

Homeowners and custom builders trust us with the dirty work that makes everything else possible. We show up when we say we will, clean up after ourselves, and stand behind every grade we set.

House pads & foundations
Precision pads for new home builds and additions, ready for the concrete crew.
Driveways & culverts
Long-lasting gravel and prep work for paved driveways, with proper drainage.
Yard grading & drainage
Solve standing water, regrade slopes, install French drains and swales.
Land clearing
Brush, stumps, and small trees removed and hauled, lot left clean and level.
Concrete work
Flatwork, slabs, sidewalks, and patios poured to spec for lasting results.

"They graded my backyard for a new shop and ran a French drain that finally killed the puddle I'd lived with for ten years. Honest, on-time, fair price."

— Mark T., homeowner

Get a free residential estimate

No pressure. No obligation. Real numbers, fast.

Request a commercial bid

No pressure. No obligation. Real numbers, fast.

Commercial

Built for the schedule. Built to spec.

General contractors and developers count on us to deliver pads that pass first inspection. GPS-guided equipment, dedicated foremen, and weekly progress reporting keep your project moving.

Pad preparation
Build-ready pads to engineered spec for warehouses, retail, and multi-family projects.
Mass grading
Cut, fill, and balanced earthwork on tight schedules with GPS-guided equipment.
Utility trenching
Water, sewer, storm, and dry utility trenching coordinated with your subs.
Erosion control
SWPPP installation, silt fence, and inlet protection that passes inspection.

Who we are

A family business that takes dirt seriously.

Honest quotes

Detailed line-item estimates. No padded numbers, no surprise change orders.

On the dot

We show up when we say. 98% of projects delivered on or ahead of schedule.

Clean job sites

We leave your property cleaner than we found it. Every time.

FAQ

Quick answers.

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How quickly can you start my project?+

Most residential jobs begin within 1–2 weeks. Commercial scopes are scheduled around equipment availability, typically 2–4 weeks out.

Are estimates really free?+

Yes. We come out, walk the site, and send a detailed quote — no charge and no obligation.

What areas do you serve?+

All of Missouri. We travel further for larger commercial contracts.

Are you licensed and insured?+

Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Certificates of insurance are available on request.

Do you handle small jobs?+

Absolutely. A single driveway or a 200-acre pad — we treat both the same.

Ready to break ground?

Tell us about your project. We'll come walk the site and give you honest numbers.