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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

Approved

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"He did an amazing job! Completed the job in one day, 230 linear feet of chain link fence, and three gates. He even came out the next day and lowered a few spots for us for free. And ontop of the great job that was done, he also helped me with cutting down a tree that had fallen in my backyard due to a storm that had rolled through the previous night. Great work! Great prices!"
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation
Fence installation

+22

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
CS Land Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - 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!

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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!

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

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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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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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