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Chain's Welding & Backhoe

311 E Hill St
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Chain's Welding & Backhoe

311 E Hill St
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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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Groundworks

2940 S Minneapolis Ave
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Groundworks

2940 S Minneapolis Ave
4.56(
50
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Customers say: True professional
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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

Lone Wolf Excavation

1770 N Calhoun
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Lone Wolf Excavation

1770 N Calhoun
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Free onsite estimate

We perform both commercial and residential dirt work services. Some of our residential services Include: foundations, site development, site cleanup and removal, land/ debris clearing and leveling, tree stump removal, shed pads, house pads, basements, ponds, and driveways. If there's something you need not on this list, just give us a call! Some of our commercial dirt work services include: agriculture, oil and gas, commercial facilities, drainage structures, rock excavation, foundations and parking lots. Click here to learn more about our services.

We perform both commercial and residential dirt work services. Some of our residential services Include: foundations, site development, site cleanup and removal, land/ debris clearing and leveling, tree stump removal, shed pads, house pads, basements, ponds, and driveways. If there's something you need not on this list, just give us a call! Some of our commercial dirt work services include: agriculture, oil and gas, commercial facilities, drainage structures, rock excavation, foundations and parking lots. Click here to learn more about our services.

Rainbolt Construction LLC

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Rainbolt Construction LLC

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11 years of experience

excavating company excavating company; commercial excavating; residential excavating; Excavation Work; Excavation Service; Excavation Construction; Masonry Contractor; Excavation repair; Foundations; Driveways; Basements; Sidewalks; Patios www.rainboltconstruction.com

excavating company excavating company; commercial excavating; residential excavating; Excavation Work; Excavation Service; Excavation Construction; Masonry Contractor; Excavation repair; Foundations; Driveways; Basements; Sidewalks; Patios www.rainboltconstruction.com

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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