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Great Plains Dirt Pros, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Canton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great Plains went above and beyond our expectations. We were extremely happy with their work and would hire them again!"
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Response time9 hrs
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Johnson Excavating, LLC
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Serving Canton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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With over 10 years experience, Johnson Excavating, LLC, takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, Johnson Excavating, LLC, takes great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time7 hrs
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CS Land Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Canton, KS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi everyone! I’m a local, veteran-owned business owner offering skid steer (track loader) services in the area.\nI can help with:\n• Pond work & cleanup\n• Grading & leveling\n• Storm debris removal\n• Dirt, rock & sand delivery\n• Hauling & dump runs\n• Driveway repair & land cleanup\nIf you’ve got a project, big or small, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to take a look and give you a quote!

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Cornerstone Dirt Construction
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Serving Canton, 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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Mvp Plumbing
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Serving Canton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing company! I called around lunchtime to have my water heater looked at and they came out that evening to fix it. The workers were very friendly and the bill was lower than expected. I will recommend MVP Plumbing to anyone who will listen!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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