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Avatar for Borries Landscaping, LLC
Borries Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I live on a corner lot and the plants had become overgrown. I hired Noah to dig up 2 beds of Iris and replace them with azaleas. He trimmed my magnolia tree and pruned other bushes. He also repaired my irrigation system and replaced the downspout and put a drainage pop-up.he also removed all old mulch and put down fresh cypress mulch. Noah and his crew did a fantastic job. He did everything he quoted me to do and they did it in record time!! I already have plans to call him early next year for sod and lawn work. Noah was very knowledgeable and very easy to work with. He gets my A+!!"
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Sod Install
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Borries Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and quick. Would recommend and use again for more landscaping needs in the future."
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie

+60

Response time7 hrs
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RG Services 2021
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"The guys at RG Services did an amazing job on my walk in tub install. The job was completed in a timely fashion, the craftsmanship is amazing, and the customer service was great. I highly recommend RG Services 2021 for any plumbing or remodeling related projects."
Limpieza residencial
Limpieza residencial
Limpieza residencial
Limpieza residencial
Limpieza residencial

+17

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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"I highly recommend Hackley Enterprises for any job for your residence. They are a very professional group that strives for excellence and pride in their work. They installed a cedar fence and grinded some stumps in my yard. I am very pleased with their work. Thank you, Darren and your workers!!!"
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6' Pine Treated Privacy Fence. Lake Charles, L
6ft. Cedar Fence Install Project. Lake Charles, LA

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

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"quick and easy. toilets draining very slowly, previous pump of tank from other vendor did not remove solids so tank filled up in 4 months again because old field failed (inadequate size). so thigpen put in additional smaller tank with pump to send to the ditch. came out next day after i called to diagnose, then back in a few days to dig and install. it took two guys over a few hours and problem solved. price as expected. guys professional and friendly. would use again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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