Hole Digging and Trenching in Walker

His Workmanship offers hole digging and trenching labor. You call the utility company to make sure the cable lines are marked. We’ll bring trench shovels and come ready to get dirty. Our rates start at $100 per hour for 2 ditch diggers. New customers can read Ephesians 2:1-10 to receive a $20 discount. Details are on the final step of the contact form.

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Do you need a trench dug to bury wire underground? What about grading dirt away from the house for water drainage? No problem! Our network of contractors can accomplish any of these digging projects for you. Just tell us where to dig and how deep to dig and we’ll get it done for you. Watch the video below for a closer look at how our digging process works.

His Workmanship is a landscaping company in Walker

We’ve got your landscaping project taken care of anywhere in Walker. Check out the map below to view our service area in Walker. We dump the yard waste at City of Grand Rapids Yard Refuse which is next to the Fred Meijer Milennium Trail on Butterworth Street SW.

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1. Get a free estimate in just a couple minutes

Select the services that best align with your needs and describe the details of your project to help us get a better idea of the scope of work. Feel free to upload pictures so your crew can visualize your specific needs.

2. Receive great customer support along the way

Our staff guarantees a reply to all emails within 24 hours. Once you get scheduled, you'll get a confirmation email with your service provider names as well as a text notification 1 hour before your project starts.

3. Relax while we speedily complete your project

Equipment in hand, your crew will arrive a few minutes early so they can collaborate with you about the work that needs to be done. Once they finish, you can pay the total bill directly to the crew leader. It's as simple as that!

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“This is the third time I have used His Workmanship. What made His Workmanship catch my eye is the Christian mission. I’ve had the crew out here to do a fairly large project for a new rosebed and they’ve been very hard workers and made the job a breeze. I would definitely recommend His Workmanship for landscaping projects.” – Mark
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The landscapers from His Workmanship did an outstanding job with my yard cleanup project. They were on time, friendly, and easy to work with. They worked very hard and completed all of the tasks I requested. They even offered suggestions that were a big improvement. This was my 3rd project with His Workmanship and my experience working with them has been great every time.
Very easy to book, crew arrived on time and finished quickly. Therein is the only niggle - minimum for 2 employees is 3 hrs @$100/hr. I was not able to book for a shorter period, even though I knew the job would not take two workers 3 hours. They finished in 1 hour, but I still paid for 3. Wish I had other tasks for them.
The communication was excellent and the retaining wall looks great!
The Jake did a great job. He was on time, did exactly what I wanted. I’m very happy and I would definitely have him back again.
Very hard workers. I will use them again.
Great communication; skilled workmanship and reasonable cost.
Could not be more pleased with His Workmanship. It was super easy to schedule my project, with great availability. And the work was absolutely top-notch, performed by exceedingly pleasant and professional crew. So glad to have discovered this company.
Nice young men. Worked hard and did a good job with my yard projects.
I have already had positive comments from my neighbors and have given one referral. Brent and his team were very pleasant and professional. I would definitely recommend them for landscaping. Eric, the owner was also top notch by constantly communicating with us which seems to be a lost art with some contractors. My husband added the fine touches and our back yard us gorgeous!Teresa and Marvin Franklin
Taner and Bryant worked very hard in the 90°F+ temperature. Well done, gentlemen! Thank you very much!
I reached out to His Workmanship on a Wednesday and they got me on the books for Friday in the same week. Sam showed up early, was efficient, respectful and got more accomplished than I expected in the 6 hours that he was scheduled for. Excellent service and communication all around. I'm glad I stumbled across these guys.
Working with Eric and the crew was easy, fast, and enjoyable. The entire process from the initial contact, estimate, scheduling, to completion was quick and hassle free. The work exceeded expectations. The price was beyond fair. I highly recommend His Workmanship!
On time, courteous, and willing to follow our somewhat nebulous plan as we made it up.Would definitely hire again.
I have used this service twice now and been very pleased both times. It's easy to set up, reliable, and responsive. The guys who show up to do the work are the same way. They listen to what you say and do a great, thorough job. They may be a little on the pricey side, but with the market the way it is today, they're worth it!
We have 12 acres to care for, and it can be challenging to find competent people and trustworthy companies to do business with. His Workmanship is the best. On time, trustworthy, great job. It was great to feel confident that the work would be well done--and it was.
Our crew was on time, good communicators as things changed throughout the day, and very hard-working. We will definitely hire again for future jobs!
I can’t stress enough how awesome these guys are!! They responded to my inquiry within hours, came the next day and worked so fast! Will hire them again!!
My experience with His Workmanship was great. The crew came on time and was very professional and polite. They did a great job clearing weeds from my flower beds. I will recommend this service to my friends and family and may use it again in the future.
The crew was very helpful with outside weeding, gardening ,grass cutting and making my yard look great! We went over the time I expected but still got a lot done. I was pleased with the work. Thank you team!
These young guys were very hard workers! They were early to the job and finished it all, very conscientious workers!
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Frequently Asked Questions

The price, of course, depends on how wide, long and deep your trench needs to be. The cost will also vary based on the soil condition. Soft and loose soil will cost less whereas hard dirt like clay or rocky soil will cost more. When trees are nearby then roots may be present in the digging area, which will also raise the total price. Digging on a steep slope or hilly terrain will lead to unstable footing so the diggers will go slower to limit the risk of twisting their ankle. Because of these variables, most digging services prefer to charge an hourly rate, which usually ranges from $50 – $60 per hour per person. Most trenches will take 2 workers 3-4 hours so the average cost to dig a trench by hand is between $300 to $480.
One of the main causes of water damage in the basement is due to improper grading around your house. The dirt should slope away from the house, not toward the house. Water can flow toward the foundation even on a flat surface. If your basement flooded, then you likely need to regrade around the foundation. To fix the grading issue, you should add soil next to the foundation and slope away from the house. Don’t add too much dirt though because at least three inches of your foundation should show above the soil. The dirt should never be in contact with the siding or any wood. If improving the grade around your home doesn’t work, then digging a ditch or trench may be needed to install a water drainage system.
Landscapers typically offer a wide variety of yard services including digging trenches. Bigger landscaping companies have access to heavy machinery like a bobcat or backhoe. Equipment like this will make the job get done fast but you’ll likely need to pay a premium. For a more cost-efficient approach, try contacting a small landscape company where they manually dig trenches by hand with spade shovels. At the end of the day, the digging service you need really depends on the specifications of your task. Big jobs like home demolition and new foundations require a bobcat or backhoe so a construction or excavation company is best. Small jobs like french drains or window wells can be dug by hand so a landscaper will offer the best bank for your buck.
If you need dirt relocated, there are two different ways to accomplish this task. The first is with good ole fashioned elbow grease, namely digging with your hands using shovels and a pickaxe. This approach is usually compared with mechanical excavation. The contrast is transparent: digging by hand is manual whereas digging with machines is mechanical. The second approach clears soil with heavy equipment like a trencher, backhoe or an excavator. For bigger excavation projects you should use heavy machinery for the sake of speed and efficiency. For smaller digging tasks, it’s best to do it by hand since you get more accuracy and won’t run the risk of damaging other parts of your yard.
Before you begin digging you should call 811 which is the number for your local digging hotline. You should make this call at least three business days before you dig. Ask the operator to have someone come out and mark all the utilities with spray paint and/or colored safety flags. When the locator arrives you should make sure they know where you’re digging so they can mark the utilities in your yard appropriately. They will locate the underground gas, electric, water, and communications pipes and cables in the area. Once marked, you should dig very carefully around those areas. The flags and spray paint are supposed to prevent any accidents from happening while digging, such as underground cords getting pierced through with a shovel.
While it may seem like digging a trench is a straightforward task, there is actually a science to it. Digging can go quite wrong if you don’t tackle the project in a disciplined way. So here are three (of seven) strategies to follow: First, choose your weapon wisely. Having the appropriate hand tools is essential. You’ll need the following: long nosed shovel, trenching shovel, spade shovel and a lightweight pickaxe. Second, be on the lookout for obstructions such as tree roots, rocky soil and hard clay. Third, save your back the ache by using your foot on the shovel to leverage your body weight. To read about the final four trench digging tips and get more details on the first three pointers, then check out my popular blog 7 Strategies for Trench Digging.
Spade shovels won’t be too helpful with hard rocky soil. A trench shovel would be a little more helpful since it’s long and narrow. However, the best choice for a hand-held tool would be a pickaxe. Being able to swing a pickaxe, which has a sharp and pointed end, will allow you to break through hard ground and rocky soil. Another option would be to rent a gas powered tiller from a local hardware store. These tillers often have rotating blades that slice right through tough dirt, and breaks it into softer soil. Some tillers can even cut through small roots, though a loppers tend to be the best tool for that task.
The dimensions of your trench depend on the purpose of the trench. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the width, depth, and length of a trench. That said, most digging projects don’t require you to dig deeper than a few feet. Here are my trench dimension recommendations for five different types of digging tasks. First, if you need to bury a cable, then your trench should be around 6 inches deep. Second, an electric dog fence only needs to be 3 inches deep. Third, water pipes should be buried at least 2 feet underground. Fourth, if you plan to install an egress window, then you will need to dig down at least 6 feet. Fifth, if you want to install a french drain, then you should dig 18 inches deep and 10-12 inches wide.
Digging fence post holes is easiest with a power earth auger. A digging bar works well for loosening dirt from each side. When you are digging post holes, the hole should be half the post height above the ground. For instance, if your fence posts are 6 feet tall, then your holes should be about 3 feet deep. If the posts are 8 feet high, then your holes should be 4 feet deep. It’s best to use a post hole digger or a gas powered auger drill for this. Once your post holes are dug, set the posts on a 6 inch base of half inch crushed stone to ensure proper water drainage. Brace the post to keep it straight by using two stakes and some scrap lumber. Then you should pour fast setting concrete inside to secure your post.
Most digging projects result in leftover dirt since you usually bury something under the ground. Below I propose some options of how you can repurpose leftover dirt. First, if the dirt is in good condition and you have a garden that’s low on soil, then that should be the most obvious choice. Second, depending on the amount of dirt and unused space on your property, you could build up a berm in your yard. Third, you can post a listing on Facebook marketplace or NextDoor that offers free dirt for pickup. Tip: be sure to include a picture of the dirt pile in your post. Fourth, if you have no other use for the excess soil then you can load it in a truck or trailer and proceed to dump it at a local landfill or yard waste site.
Digging companies are a dime a dozen, so you will have plenty of options to choose from as long as you search deep enough. Given the variety of offers you will likely receive, it’s imperative to have some sort of criteria for sifting through the bad quotes and identifying the good ones. Here are three not so obvious ways to select a reputable digging company. First, determine a timeline for your project and make sure the digging service can complete (not start) the project by then. Second, ask for a high-end and low-end quote range so that you know you won’t pay more than X or less than X. Third, explain what problem your digging project will solve and then ask the contractor how many times they’ve done projects like yours. Click here to get a digging quote from His Workmanship.

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His Workmanship is a Christian company

Our mission is to glorify God as we embody the gospel through our hard labor and our honest behavior. Our desire is to bring satisfaction to the customer as they seek to improve their property. We also desire to facilitate growth for students as they experience the business world from a Christian perspective.

Hear what a provider says

My name is Daniel and this is my first summer helping residential homeowners through His Workmanship. I used to attend the same church as the owner so that is how I learned about this amazing opportunity. To be honest, I really enjoy finding customers through a referral company that so clearly reflects the Christian faith in their business model. The cherry on top is that a $20 discount is offered to everyone who reads a certain passage in the Bible.

Fun Facts about Walker

Walker was established as a city in 1962 to prevent further annexation of the area into Grand Rapids. A 5,000-seat arena called The DeltaPlex currently resides on Turner Avenue and is home to the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA G League. The Grand Rapids Press has its printing and distribution facility in Walker. The corporate headquarters for Meijer are located in the city of Walker. Learn more about Walker schools, utilities and parks.
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