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Miller Contracting

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Miller Contracting

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, fair pricing. We are experts in our industry and are a jack trade. Give us a call today for your home improvement project! We look forward to working with you!

"I was very pleased with my fence repair. "

Virginia O on January 2025

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, fair pricing. We are experts in our industry and are a jack trade. Give us a call today for your home improvement project! We look forward to working with you!

"I was very pleased with my fence repair. "

Virginia O on January 2025

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Cenla Demolition & Land Management

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Cenla Demolition & Land Management

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cenla Demolition & Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"Our HOA used David to repair and rebuild a partial levee at one of our lakes. He did a great job! Very professional, responsive and reasonably priced. We strongly recommend!"

Sarah S on November 2025

Cenla Demolition & Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"Our HOA used David to repair and rebuild a partial levee at one of our lakes. He did a great job! Very professional, responsive and reasonably priced. We strongly recommend!"

Sarah S on November 2025

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Parks Land Services, LLC

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Parks Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"David Parks and his team removed some trees that had fallen during one of the hurricanes. Our yard was undisturbed by his equipment, and David was able to remove all evidence of debris from the storm. You can trust the Parks Land Service team to treat your property as their own and leave it better than they found it. "

Kristy F on September 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"David Parks and his team removed some trees that had fallen during one of the hurricanes. Our yard was undisturbed by his equipment, and David was able to remove all evidence of debris from the storm. You can trust the Parks Land Service team to treat your property as their own and leave it better than they found it. "

Kristy F on September 2025

The Texas Tree Service

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The Texas Tree Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. 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!

"Customer service is good and they are professional."

Jeff J on January 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. 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!

"Customer service is good and they are professional."

Jeff J on January 2022

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LFS Solutions

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LFS Solutions

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We offer land clearing services , property reclaim services , dirt , rock , culverts , concrete , demolition

We offer land clearing services , property reclaim services , dirt , rock , culverts , concrete , demolition

A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE

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A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.

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Futch Contractors, LLC

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Futch Contractors, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.

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North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

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North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

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At North Louisiana Land Leveling we specialize in Dirt work of all kinds. Some of witch include Precision leveling for irrigation, land clearing, roads, ditches, and pads. We have been in business for over 35 years. Family owned and insured.

At North Louisiana Land Leveling we specialize in Dirt work of all kinds. Some of witch include Precision leveling for irrigation, land clearing, roads, ditches, and pads. We have been in business for over 35 years. Family owned and insured.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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