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Plumberdog, LLC

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Plumberdog, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

I am a residential / commercial master plumber with 30 years of experience in the trade. I am fully licensed and insured and I provide excellent service at a fair price! I can do small jobs or large jobs including new construction or remodels. Call now for a free estimate!

"So glad I used Angi and connected with Bruce of Plumberdog LLC. Very timely responses, affordable, punctual and friendly. Backs his work if issues are found after the job. Highly recommend using his services."

British T on September 2025

I am a residential / commercial master plumber with 30 years of experience in the trade. I am fully licensed and insured and I provide excellent service at a fair price! I can do small jobs or large jobs including new construction or remodels. Call now for a free estimate!

"So glad I used Angi and connected with Bruce of Plumberdog LLC. Very timely responses, affordable, punctual and friendly. Backs his work if issues are found after the job. Highly recommend using his services."

British T on September 2025


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CGS Dirtworks, LLC

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CGS Dirtworks, LLC

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11 years of experience
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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.

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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Ground Efx, LLC

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Ground Efx, LLC

4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Ground Efx, LLC! If you can imagine it we can do it! Ground Efx, LLC, is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As an expert in the field, Kane has over 24 years of experience under his belt and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"It took a few weeks to get scheduled, but Kane kept in contact. Work was done in 1 day. Will hire again."

Christy W on October 2020

Welcome to Ground Efx, LLC! If you can imagine it we can do it! Ground Efx, LLC, is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As an expert in the field, Kane has over 24 years of experience under his belt and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"It took a few weeks to get scheduled, but Kane kept in contact. Work was done in 1 day. Will hire again."

Christy W on October 2020



Central Power Systems & Services

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Central Power Systems & Services

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Since 1954, Central Power Systems & Services has been providing partners with the highest level of support. No matter the situation, we have solutions for Power Generation, Power Distribution, Industrial Engines, Construction and Agricultural Equipment, Custom Manufactured Projects and On-Highway Transportation Service. As a dynamic and ever-growing company with over 350 dedicated employees and 19 locations, our subject matter experts are here for you. We represent a wide range of Top Tier Manufacturers and bring those relationships right to your door. If you need help building the future, Central Power Systems & Services is here for you.

Since 1954, Central Power Systems & Services has been providing partners with the highest level of support. No matter the situation, we have solutions for Power Generation, Power Distribution, Industrial Engines, Construction and Agricultural Equipment, Custom Manufactured Projects and On-Highway Transportation Service. As a dynamic and ever-growing company with over 350 dedicated employees and 19 locations, our subject matter experts are here for you. We represent a wide range of Top Tier Manufacturers and bring those relationships right to your door. If you need help building the future, Central Power Systems & Services is here for you.


DB DIRT WORX LLC

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DB DIRT WORX LLC

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I offer services that include demo, trenching, driveways and more! Call today for a free estimate and let me help you get your project done!

I offer services that include demo, trenching, driveways and more! Call today for a free estimate and let me help you get your project done!


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Groundworks

4.56(
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Groundworks

4.56(
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Customers say: True professional
32 local quotes requested

Established in 2002, Groundworks Wichita stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across Wichita, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Brogan and Chase and the crew were amazing! Our job was a lot larger than originally quoted and planned but Brogan handled it very professionally and efficiently and I could have not asked for a better crew to work on our home. I look forward to no more leaks in the basement! Thank you Brogan and Chase for your professionalism and commitment to your customers. You are what every homeowner wants out of a service team."

Casey C on August 2025

Established in 2002, Groundworks Wichita stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across Wichita, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Brogan and Chase and the crew were amazing! Our job was a lot larger than originally quoted and planned but Brogan handled it very professionally and efficiently and I could have not asked for a better crew to work on our home. I look forward to no more leaks in the basement! Thank you Brogan and Chase for your professionalism and commitment to your customers. You are what every homeowner wants out of a service team."

Casey C on August 2025


ARS Services

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ARS Services

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ARS services provides mobile and shop welding along with concrete and dirt work. Give us a call for your construction needs

ARS services provides mobile and shop welding along with concrete and dirt work. Give us a call for your construction needs


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Ground EFX LLC

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Ground EFX LLC

4.29(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience

As the owner, I have been in the dirt business since 1998. I have always worked for larger companies like Dondlinger Construction. I have been a supervisor for these companies for 13 years. In October of 2019 I decided to go out on my own. I really enjoy meeting new people and taking care of their needs. Some of the things we do are: grading, excavating, rock driveways, drainage correction, waterproof basement walls, install culvert pipes.

"I had to hire someone else to finish the job. The person on the other end of text messaging just wanted to argue. No interest in coming out to see the site. Will not use again."

Dee F on September 2025

As the owner, I have been in the dirt business since 1998. I have always worked for larger companies like Dondlinger Construction. I have been a supervisor for these companies for 13 years. In October of 2019 I decided to go out on my own. I really enjoy meeting new people and taking care of their needs. Some of the things we do are: grading, excavating, rock driveways, drainage correction, waterproof basement walls, install culvert pipes.

"I had to hire someone else to finish the job. The person on the other end of text messaging just wanted to argue. No interest in coming out to see the site. Will not use again."

Dee F on September 2025


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BDL Services

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BDL Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide skidsteer services. For dirtwork, tree clearing and removal. We have excellent work ethic, have been in business for the last 6 years. We are fully insured and ready to take care of your skidsteer needs.

"It was good. He was reliable. He got it done."

Mark D on December 2019

We provide skidsteer services. For dirtwork, tree clearing and removal. We have excellent work ethic, have been in business for the last 6 years. We are fully insured and ready to take care of your skidsteer needs.

"It was good. He was reliable. He got it done."

Mark D on December 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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.

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.

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