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Last update on February 13, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sterling - Updated Nov 2026

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Schweizer Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Adam was great to work with and they worked their tail off! It was 100 degree day and they hauled in load after load of dirt to level my yard. They also installed a rain gutter drain to help with water erosion going forward. I highly recommend them."
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation

+22

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CS Land Solutions
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi everyone! I’m a local, veteran-owned business owner offering skid steer (track loader) services in the area.\nI can help with:\n• Pond work & cleanup\n• Grading & leveling\n• Storm debris removal\n• Dirt, rock & sand delivery\n• Hauling & dump runs\n• Driveway repair & land cleanup\nIf you’ve got a project, big or small, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to take a look and give you a quote!

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Chain's Welding & Backhoe
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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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Cornerstone Dirt Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

I started Cornerstone Dirt Construction in 2013 after working in the dirt construction business for almost eight years running dozers, excavators, motor graders, skid steers, and hauling rock. At Cornerstone I strive to bring integrity, precision, and reliability to every project no matter how big or small. Let Cornerstone Dirt Construction take on your next project with Christian values and family first peace of mind

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Jones Truck & Trash
4.7(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a real pleasure working with Joe. He gave me a very good estimate and completed the work quickly and very efficiently. I would hire him for all my landscaping needs!"
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Patterson's Landscaping & Tree Service
4.6(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking for a company to mow my lawn for the summer and Mr. Patterson answered the call. He got back to me the same day I requested help. He push mowed the back yard when it was found that the riding mower would not fit through my gated fence area, that takes a bit more time and I know time is important to any business man. We arranged for him to come back on a regular basis and continue through out the summer."
Lawn
Lawn
Yard Clean up
Yard clean up
Tree Trim

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Great Plains Dirt Pros, LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are so pleased with the outcome of this project. We had grading issues identified at inspection that we procrastinated on for 3.5 years. We went back and forth over what to do with this area to fix the grade and we ended up going with a retaining wall and backfill. Great Plains did great work - I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves!"
Retaining wall install
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Webb's Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sterling, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"2 different pond projects. They did a great job and will use them again for future projects."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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