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Great Plains Dirt Pros, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are so pleased with the outcome of this project. We had grading issues identified at inspection that we procrastinated on for 3.5 years. We went back and forth over what to do with this area to fix the grade and we ended up going with a retaining wall and backfill. Great Plains did great work - I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves!"
Retaining wall install
Response time9 hrs
CS Land Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

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
New to Angi

Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

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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CGS Dirtworks, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
ZNTS Contractors
4.7(
48
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Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris was super responsive to all of our requests and questions. He evaluated and addressed our grading project by accounting for all influences upon drainage. His knowledge sold us - and the quality of work confirmed the choice. We will look to this company for future grading and concrete work."
Site excavation
Site Excavation
Site Excavation
Site excavation
Site Excavation

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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First Grade Excavating, Inc.
4.7(
21
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Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up on the day promised and transformed our yard! We had a sidewalk put in by a different contractor and it was put in above the grade of our yard instead of dug in. This caused issues with the grade and drainage in our yard. Rick and his crew brought out tons of dirt and their equipment and had the yard looking great with positive drainage in no time. They planted grass seed and now, a couple weeks later, we have new grass coming in and a great looking yard. They were courteous and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely hire this company for another future project. Rick and his guys were great!!"
Seeding
Trucking
Subgrade drainage
Area inlet drains / French Drains
Erosion Control

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
HummingBird Construction
4.6(
21
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Serving Cheney, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

"Overall my experience with Hummingbird was excellent.  The quality of their work was top-quality, they finished the job in the time frame that they said they would, and for the agreed upon price.  The owner (Ken) was responsive in his communication, and you could tell that he wanted to make sure that we were satisfied with the work that they had done.  They only reason for 'good' grades above is because the price was a little more than expected even though it was the price agreed on, and they ran a little late a couple of days.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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