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Schweizer Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an amazing job! Completed the job in one day, 230 linear feet of chain link fence, and three gates. He even came out the next day and lowered a few spots for us for free. And ontop of the great job that was done, he also helped me with cutting down a tree that had fallen in my backyard due to a storm that had rolled through the previous night. Great work! Great prices!"
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation

+22

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Chain's Welding & Backhoe
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Cornerstone Dirt Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ellsworth, 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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Jones Truck & Trash
4.7(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe was responsive and followed-up to my inquiry. We had trees that needed to be removed to prevents collapsing on a very old building's roof and on power lines. Joe was careful and attentive, making sure to not to drop the trees on the roof/power lines. It took some time and finessing but he did it. We will use again for future projects."
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Home Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler did an excellent job Spring cleaning my landscaping beds! Mulch removal and replacement, cutting pampas grass, trimming bushes and plants. He repaired and replaced broken sprinkler heads as well. He communicated when he would be there and how long the job would take and followed up the day before to confirm. Great job at a fair price! Will definitely be contacting Complete Home Landscaping for future work and projects!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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