Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Excavation & Demolition Services in Boonville
Since 1945, Greis Trucking & Excavating has operated as a four-generation family business rooted in hard work and integrity. Founded by Marvin Louis Greis with just a backhoe and dump truck, we expanded from local dirt work and bakery deliveries to managing large-scale projects like Boonville's largest residential subdivision and nationwide railroad maintenance. Our expertise spans excavation, demolition, land clearing, and critical railroad infrastructure repairs, including emergency responses during the 1993 Missouri River flood. Through decades of growth, we maintain old-fashioned values, operating with handshakes and a commitment to quality. With specialized equipment and a skilled team, we handle projects from pond digging to complex railroad maintenance across multiple states.Our historic contributions to local and national infrastructure underscore our dedication to excellence. As a trusted partner in Mid Missouri, we prioritize responsiveness and attention to detail. With extensive experience in both commercial and residential projects, we serve diverse industries requiring reliable hauling and excavation solutions. Our legacy of overcoming challenges, from tight deadlines to emergency repairs, demonstrates our capability and commitment to clients. Today, we continue evolving while upholding the foundational principles that have defined our business for nearly eight decades.
Services
Dump Truck Hauling
Land Clearing
Railroad Maintenance
Pond Excavation
Demolition Services
Pipe Installation
Bridge Repair
Tie Replacement
Emergency Repairs
Site Work
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 4 generations of hands-on excavation and demolition experience
- Our team specializes in critical railroad maintenance approved by industry standards
- We provide 24/7 emergency repair services for urgent infrastructure needs
- We successfully completed complex projects like bridge replacements in under 12 hours
- Our local knowledge spans Missouri River flood response and regional development
What people say
24/7 emergency service
Fast completion times
Experienced team
Reliable railroad repairs
Professional equipment
Services
Railroad Maintenance
Specialized railroad infrastructure upgrades and emergency repairs. Our team handles switch installations, tie replacement, and ballast maintenance nationwide. With official approval for railroad improvement projects, we ensure compliance with industry standards.
Land Clearing
Comprehensive vegetation removal and terrain preparation for development. Utilizing grapple trucks and rotary equipment, we clear right-of-way corridors and prepare construction sites efficiently. Our services support both residential and commercial projects.
Demolition Services
Professional structural demolition with precision equipment. We safely dismantle buildings and manage debris removal. Emergency demolition capabilities include rapid response for damaged infrastructure requiring immediate attention.
Pond Excavation
Custom pond digging and lake restoration services. Our team handles both residential water features and commercial excavation projects. We maintain proper environmental compliance for waterway modifications.
Emergency Repairs
24-hour emergency response for infrastructure failures. Specializing in railroad emergency repairs, we deploy rapid crews for flood damage mitigation and critical maintenance. Guaranteed fast mobilization for urgent situations.
Questions
What areas do you serve for railroad maintenance?
We operate across Missouri with nationwide railroad projects including Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Are your services available after hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for urgent railroad repairs and infrastructure failures.
Can you handle large-scale land clearing projects?
Our team manages large land clearing operations including right-of-way maintenance and commercial site preparation.
Do you offer residential excavation services?
We specialize in both residential pond excavation and commercial infrastructure projects of all sizes.
What makes your railroad repair service unique?
As officially approved Maintenance of Way contractors, we combine specialized equipment with rapid response capabilities for critical repairs.