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Perdew Excavating
1.8(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are very good in working the soil above a septic field with a very good feel for what is happening to the soil, that is whether to stop or continue working. They do a good job in clearing according to what the owner wants and needs/ They are friendly and work responsiblely."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Delta Dirt & Spray Foam
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

We handle your project from start to finish:\n • Land clearing & brush removal\n • Excavation & site prep\n • Grading & leveling\n • Pond building & pond expansion\n • Driveways, pads & trenching\nCulverts and water control \nReliable equipment. Clean results. On-time service.�📞 Call/Text: 662-897-5610�📍 Serving Mississippi

Culvert installation
Culvert installation
Culvert installation
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World Wide Improvements
1.2(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

World Wide Improvements is a full service handyman , heating air conditioning and home repair company who has been proudly serving Memphis and the surrounding area for close to 10 years- please call us today for a free estimate on your heating and air condition service. We also offer service plans and preventive maintenance.

Response time5 hrs
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Topside Land Management LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Topside Land Management LLC 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.\n\n

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S&B Consulting Dirt and Cattle
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Thomason Forestry Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hughes, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thomason Forestry Services 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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