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Double M Groundworks LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Chanute, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Double M Groundworks did a fantastic job replacing an old retaining wall. They also did grading work around the foundation of my home to improve water drainage away from the house. The work was completed in two days. I am very pleased with their work and professionalism. I will use them again if a need arises."
Upper driveway
Lower driveway
Feed Pen Rebuild
Section 1
Section 2

+5

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Russell Brewer Concrete
4.9(
30
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Serving Chanute, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Bid the job correctly, did exactly to my plans. Explained things to us. Made supior advise to save us money. Totally impressed with them. They are going to do my driveway and sidewalks in next couple months"
Rebar
Concrete
Concrete
Finished product
Finished product

+1

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Cutler Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Chanute, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Offers commercial services

With over 45 years of experience we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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