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Avatar for Do It All Services
Do It All Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carson was so quick to come out and take care of some lawn work I needed at my home. We have used him for tree trimming and lawn care several times and plan to use him in the future for all of our handyman needs. Heâ s reasonable and friendly and goes above and beyond to deliver his services."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thompson Land Clearing
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Thompson explained his services well and went above and beyond by treating the land for the thorny locust trees before brush hogging the land. The land turned out better than expected! He was respectful and charged a fair price. I highly recommend Thompson Land Clearing!"
Pasture Mowing
Pasture Mowing - After
Undergrowth Mulching
Undergrowth Mulching
Cleared Area - 1

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nicol Service
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dustin is very knowledgeable in his work. I explain to him about my drainage problem with my gravel driveway. He told me how he could fix the problem and what he had to do in detail. He did exactly what he told me. He finished in just two days! I was so impressed with his work! The very next night we had a tremendous storm. Lots of rain. The driveway drained exactly as it was supposed to. I would highly recommend him."
Site clear
Site clear and build
Swamp repair
Swamp
Majestic river

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Baird Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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landmasters
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job on my project! Was professional and courteous and would definitely hire again!"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Streamline Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Effingham, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr Hawkins and his crew did an excellent job installing our 30ft walkway. I would definitely recommend his companyâ s services."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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