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Avatar for Double M Groundworks LLC
Double M Groundworks LLC
5.0(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I originally contacted Matt for my mother in law to get some grading done for an above ground pool. I also needed him at my house where he fixed the slope away from my foundation and fixed and connected 3 French drains. Not only does he respond quickly and professionally, he works quickly too. He got what I thought would be a big project done in one day."
Upper driveway
Lower driveway
Feed Pen Rebuild
Section 1
Section 2

+5

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pintail Land Management LLC
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have known this man for most of my life, he has always been very helpful and been there for others if they have needed help with anything. He is very responsible and a very kind person. I know he is honest and very hard working and I would recommend him for hire. He has spread gravel for one of my family members and did a very nice job."
Small demolition job
Gravel driveway rebuild
Gravel driveway rebuild
Gravel driveway
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating
Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We thought we had a sinkhole but Corbin determined it was a huge, old septic tank! In one day it was fixed. He communicated well and tried hard to repair grass spots that equipment dug into as well as smoothing out the fill dirt. We wouldn’t hesitate to hire again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hiatt Landscape
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had been looking for someone to repair a damaged step on a front porch. We tried about 4-5 companies and they either said no the job was too small or they had no time or they didn’t respond. Shawn Hiatts first response to us was I think it is going to warm up next week, I can get it done then. He showed up and did the work. He went above and beyond by making the step a little wider, which was very acceptable to us. Less chance of falling off as the other step was not so wide. Also we were aware of needing dirt work done around the house and rock out over it. He told us that we might want to get dirt work done to save damage layer. We told him yes we knew it needed done. He offered to do it at a very reasonable price. That evening the dirt work was done and the next morning rock was down. He is very efficient and professional. We will definitely use him again when we need more work done!!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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B&H Pro services
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They showed up on time and did an excellent job! Went above and beyond job bid and scope! I have hired them for additional jobs and have been thoroughly impressed! I recommend them all the time to my family and coworkers!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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