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316 Custom Landscaping LLC
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Serving Derby, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Kyle Larson at 316 Custom Landscaping was great to work with. My folks gravel drive had seen better days. With the added moisture we had it was pretty much like driving into a mud pit. Kyle explained everything and had an estimate to me the same day. We tweaked the job a bit, and he was very kind about it. He put us on his schedule and the job got done in a timely fashion. He’s very good about staying in contact thru the whole process. I wouldn’t hesitate in giving his name to anyone I know."
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Legacy Terrain Solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Derby, KS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hey this is Legacy Terrain Solutions LLC we are a junk removal company. If you’re looking for someone to take care of everything quickly, we would be happy to do business with you. \n\nWe handle all the lifting, loading, hauling, and proper disposal, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. We can usually schedule jobs on short notice and leave the area clean when we’re finished.\n\nLegacy Terrain Solutions LLC\n

CS Land Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Derby, 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
New to Angi

Serving Derby, 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 Derby, KS and surrounding areas

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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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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