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Porter's Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Holton, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked for us for over 6 years through the summers. He performed home maintenance, painting , staining, trimming, landscaping, putting together new purchases, mowing, trimming, cleaning, even building projects. Heâ  s very talented and also trustworthy and loyal."
Appliance Repair
Deck Painting
Gardening and Mulching
Yard Cleanup
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Walker Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Holton, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Walker Construction we provide high quality concrete and construction services for a variety of projects. We do driveways, patios, walkways, decorative concrete, and garage floors to name a few. We do new home builds, decks, and much more. We're dedicated to delivering a seamless experience and outstanding results, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standard. Every estimate is free contact us at 913-208-5726

Concrete driveway add on and sidewalk
Concrete driveway
Concrete Pad
Concrete Pad
Elevated Deck

+25

45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GLE Land Management LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Holton, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!\n

Pomona Pond
Pomona Pond
Pomona Pond
Pomona Pond
Pomona Pond

+18

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thompson Land Clearing
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Holton, 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
Baird Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Holton, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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. 

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