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Avatar for Precision Tree Service
Precision Tree Service
4.9(
171
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Precision Tree Service is the best tree company that we have ever used. They are not the first ones but now they are our only "go to" tree service. They are professional and very friendly. They showed up on time to give the estimate and showed up on time to cut down the tree. We had a very big tree that would fall on our house or shop and carport. They definitely knew what they were doing to get the tree out and they cleaned up everything so that we could not even tell that they were here when they left. Very reasonable costs also."
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dyson Land Services
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"This company is top tier, the owner is professional and ensured the work was completed on schedule. I had a large tree that had fallen and overgrowth around it. Mr. Dyson had a cleared in no time. I would definitely recommend his services."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Louisiana Design and Landscape
4.6(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job of clearing our entire yard of debris and removing brush and years of overgrowth in a short amount of time. They also went beyond what we asked for and cleared out a 50 ' tree stand next to our house."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Opulent Professional Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He got the job done right, on time and was very professional. I’m happy I chose them and am very satisfied with his work. I would recommend them to anybody that asked and would have given them 10 stars if I could. I will be using them in the future"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JW&C OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC
JW&C OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional from beginning to end one phone call understood the job and saw what needed to be done . Received the phone call after with the estimate. Easy planning scheduling for the job to be done. Got it done on time and with any subcontractor, I have make sure they get paid on time. Like working with this company and will look forward to future working with them as I come across Project to complete."
Tree removal
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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No -two-the-same-landscaping
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The landscaping crew was very professional and knowledgeable. The entire process was very detailed and organized. I would recommend this company with no reservations. I recommend that you contact the company for all your landscaping projects!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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