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Avatar for Double M Groundworks LLC
Double M Groundworks LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Edgerton, KS and surrounding areas

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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%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sage Lawn & Landscape, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Edgerton, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James (owner of Sage) was awesome!. James built a huge fence and put railing on my deck. There were some issues in the yard James had to get creative with, and he pulled it off. My yard looks fantastic! 100% I will use James for all my future landscaping needs!"
Putting Green
Backyard Green install
Putting Green
Retaining walls
Limestone Retaining Wall

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kellum Outdoor Services
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Edgerton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michael is a joy to work with! He gave us a great quote and got to work right away tackling a yard that was severely overgrown without blinking an eye. What a relief! I canâ t say enough good about him. Heâ s kind and reliable and has helped us in a way that is clearly beyond the norm. Iâ m thankful to those who recommended him to us and Iâ d recommend him to anyone."
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Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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