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Schweizer Services LLC
5.0(
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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
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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

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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!

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

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

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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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Innovative Handyman
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason was awesome! He did a great job on our back door replacement. He made sure he did it right. I will absolutely consider him for our next project!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Creative Landscape
4.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Terry and his crew arrived ready to tackle many challenges that came with building my new deck. Faced with constant rain, more than a few changes to plans, and difficult terrain to navigate his equipment around, Terry never told me he couldn't do something. Creative Landscape is exactly that, "CREATIVE"! My new, upper and lower deck are finished. Terry was able to take mine and my wife's vision and build it. I have much more work to be done still. Creative Landscape will be doing all of my landscaping work."
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Webb's Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ellsworth, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"2 different pond projects. They did a great job and will use them again for future projects."
Response time6 hrs
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%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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