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Haul'n Hustle LLC
5.0(
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Serving Abilene, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Didn?t know if they were worth the price and thought I could do it on my own but after finishing the project I realized that they are very good at their job and it definitely would had been a better choice to hire them"
Entire House Cleanout
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+5

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cornerstone Dirt Construction
New to Angi

Serving Abilene, KS and surrounding areas

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I started Cornerstone Dirt Construction in 2013 after working in the dirt construction business for almost eight years running dozers, excavators, motor graders, skid steers, and hauling rock. At Cornerstone I strive to bring integrity, precision, and reliability to every project no matter how big or small. Let Cornerstone Dirt Construction take on your next project with Christian values and family first peace of mind

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Dalton Dirt Works
5.0(
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Serving Abilene, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very reasonable rates, keeps in communication with you about work schedule, shows up when scheduled, and very detailed about wanting project to meet your expectations. Just a great young guy doing an excellent job. We will have him back this fall to remove more trees and possibly a building."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lakeside Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Abilene, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff and his entire team knocked out our large back patio in no time. The completed work is best in class. If you are looking for a trustworthy company to do some dirt work or concrete work, look no further because Lakeside Construction is the best."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dunn’s painting & remodeling llc
5.0(
1
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Serving Abilene, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Everything went well. Mr. Dunn and his team were very quick and very professional He gave me a free estimate to start and we were very pleased when the Jon was completed."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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