Looking for an excavation contractor in Wardsville, MO? Describe your project once and up to five excavation contractors who work in Wardsville and Cole County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Wardsville is home to about 1,661 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+3.1% since 2020). With 480 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Wardsville at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,661 (+3.1% since 2020)
- Rank in Missouri
- 269th of 938 cities and towns
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Population density
- 480 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Village (Wardsville village)
- Main county
- Cole County
What to check before hiring in Wardsville
- Call 811: required before digging, in Missouri as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Wardsville
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Wardsville
How much does excavation cost in Wardsville, MO?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Wardsville reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to five independent excavation contractors who serve Wardsville and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.