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PB Land Management LLC

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PB Land Management LLC

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29 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

PB Land Management provides a variety services which include but are not limited to: septic system install, pond and pasture clearing, rock hauling, building pads, demolition and MORE. No job is too big or too small

"Peyton and his crew came out to do some grading and driveway work, they did efficient and fast quality work."

Sawyer B on May 2025

PB Land Management provides a variety services which include but are not limited to: septic system install, pond and pasture clearing, rock hauling, building pads, demolition and MORE. No job is too big or too small

"Peyton and his crew came out to do some grading and driveway work, they did efficient and fast quality work."

Sawyer B on May 2025

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Strauss Skidsteer Services

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Strauss Skidsteer Services

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1 years of experience

Strauss Skidsteer Services is located in Abilene, KS, and is available for your smaller jobs/projects including dirt work, concrete removal/hauling, post digging, sand delivery, and more. Please reach out with questions!

"Strauss Skidsteer is a fantastic company! We have a large lot (half an acre), and have had them do many jobs here, including grading, installing rock, and installing mulch. They are very respectful, responsible, and easy to communicate. Highly recommend!"

Kathy E on November 2025

Strauss Skidsteer Services is located in Abilene, KS, and is available for your smaller jobs/projects including dirt work, concrete removal/hauling, post digging, sand delivery, and more. Please reach out with questions!

"Strauss Skidsteer is a fantastic company! We have a large lot (half an acre), and have had them do many jobs here, including grading, installing rock, and installing mulch. They are very respectful, responsible, and easy to communicate. Highly recommend!"

Kathy E on November 2025

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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: True professional
23 years of experience

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

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Diehls Trucking Service Inc.

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Diehls Trucking Service Inc.

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Don't Hesitate!! Give us a Call or Message, Get rid of your Condemned or Unwanted Buildings, Structures, and Houses etc....We'll Arrange City and County Permits. Full-Service Demolition Group. "Safety Above All" Diehls Trucking Service Inc.

Don't Hesitate!! Give us a Call or Message, Get rid of your Condemned or Unwanted Buildings, Structures, and Houses etc....We'll Arrange City and County Permits. Full-Service Demolition Group. "Safety Above All" Diehls Trucking Service Inc.

ARS Services

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ARS Services

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ARS services provides mobile and shop welding along with concrete and dirt work. Give us a call for your construction needs

ARS services provides mobile and shop welding along with concrete and dirt work. Give us a call for your construction needs

Lone Wolf Excavation

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Lone Wolf Excavation

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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

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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