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Avatar for Double M Groundworks LLC
Double M Groundworks LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Double M Groundworks did a fantastic job replacing an old retaining wall. They also did grading work around the foundation of my home to improve water drainage away from the house. The work was completed in two days. I am very pleased with their work and professionalism. I will use them again if a need arises."
Upper driveway
Lower driveway
Feed Pen Rebuild
Section 1
Section 2

+5

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Z&M CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, & SEPTIC
Z&M CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, & SEPTIC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Zach was reliable and did everything I asked him to. I had some additional wa goodork I asked him to do and he did it as well. Everything was perfectly completed. He is a nice guy and a great listener. He knew exactly what I wanted. I wish I could post before and after pictures. You would be incredibly impressed."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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B&H Pro services
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ottawa, 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!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TH Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and liestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.\n

Top soil around sidewalk
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M&M Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

M&M Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

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