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"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024

Excavating, Dirt Work, Clearing, Pond Building, Road Maintenance, House Pads, Oil Field

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024


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Cenla Demolition & Land Management

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Cenla Demolition & Land Management

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2019 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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Flow More Sewer Service, Inc.

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Flow More Sewer Service, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Flow More Sewer Service has been a family owned and operated septic tank cleaning service in southeast Louisiana. We are committed to providing you with fast and affordable septic tank services. We provide septic tank cleaning services, water jet cleaning, grease trap cleaning and sewer sludge cleaning services for residential, commercial and industrial properties. We pump, clean and empty your septic tank to keep it working as it should be. We have the experience and expertise needed to make sure that your drains, sewer lines, septic tank and grease trap are free and clear! Call us now!

"ARRIVED ON TIME, AFFORDABLE AND TECHNITION WAS VERY NICE AND SPENT THE TIME TO SHOW ME WHERE MY TANK WAS AND ABOUT MY ARIATOR AND HOW IT WORKS. I APPRECIATED THAT HE DIDN'T MIND ME WATCHING :). I HAVE REFERRED YOUR COMPANY TO MANY OF MY FRIENDS."

Kelly J on May 2025

Flow More Sewer Service has been a family owned and operated septic tank cleaning service in southeast Louisiana. We are committed to providing you with fast and affordable septic tank services. We provide septic tank cleaning services, water jet cleaning, grease trap cleaning and sewer sludge cleaning services for residential, commercial and industrial properties. We pump, clean and empty your septic tank to keep it working as it should be. We have the experience and expertise needed to make sure that your drains, sewer lines, septic tank and grease trap are free and clear! Call us now!

"ARRIVED ON TIME, AFFORDABLE AND TECHNITION WAS VERY NICE AND SPENT THE TIME TO SHOW ME WHERE MY TANK WAS AND ABOUT MY ARIATOR AND HOW IT WORKS. I APPRECIATED THAT HE DIDN'T MIND ME WATCHING :). I HAVE REFERRED YOUR COMPANY TO MANY OF MY FRIENDS."

Kelly J on May 2025


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Drainage Plus Inc

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Drainage Plus Inc

4.43(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Free onsite estimate

37 YEARS EXPERIENCE Engineered Drainage Systems And Foundation Waterproofing For Residential, Commercial, And Industrial Applications. Every drainage system we Install is backed by a three year ironclad warranty no questions asked

"I would give Drainage Plus 10 stars if I could! Troy was recommended to me by a very reputable civil engineer in this area and it is easy to see why- their work is excellent, their team is extremely hard working, and their prices are very fair and reasonable. Troy always responded quickly and courteously to all my questions and the whole team went above and beyond on my drainage project (they built retaining walls, installed drainage pipes and dug drainage ditches). I would highly recommend Drainage Plus to anyone in need of drainage solutions."

Sharon L on July 2023

37 YEARS EXPERIENCE Engineered Drainage Systems And Foundation Waterproofing For Residential, Commercial, And Industrial Applications. Every drainage system we Install is backed by a three year ironclad warranty no questions asked

"I would give Drainage Plus 10 stars if I could! Troy was recommended to me by a very reputable civil engineer in this area and it is easy to see why- their work is excellent, their team is extremely hard working, and their prices are very fair and reasonable. Troy always responded quickly and courteously to all my questions and the whole team went above and beyond on my drainage project (they built retaining walls, installed drainage pipes and dug drainage ditches). I would highly recommend Drainage Plus to anyone in need of drainage solutions."

Sharon L on July 2023


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BW Lawncare & Landscaping inc

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BW Lawncare & Landscaping inc

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

We are an owner-operated business that have 5+ years of experience and specializes in the following: - Complete Lawncare services - exterior cleaning (hot water pressure washer setup) -landscaping which includes maintenance and new builds - sod installation - French drains - Culvert installations - Driveways -demolition of old houses/sheds etc. - debris removal And much more! Owner is on site for all projects. Give us a call to see if we can help with your next project!!

"Great. BW takes care of our Air BnB property. He's flexible with his schedule and works to make sure the lawns looking great for our guests. No complaints and would recommend him to anyone."

Jacob W on March 2023

We are an owner-operated business that have 5+ years of experience and specializes in the following: - Complete Lawncare services - exterior cleaning (hot water pressure washer setup) -landscaping which includes maintenance and new builds - sod installation - French drains - Culvert installations - Driveways -demolition of old houses/sheds etc. - debris removal And much more! Owner is on site for all projects. Give us a call to see if we can help with your next project!!

"Great. BW takes care of our Air BnB property. He's flexible with his schedule and works to make sure the lawns looking great for our guests. No complaints and would recommend him to anyone."

Jacob W on March 2023




Reworks Reconstruction

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Reworks Reconstruction

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2000 years of experience

REWORK RECONSTRUCTION BEIN THE HAMMOND AREA SENCE 2000 SERVING IN THE PARISHES IN ALL TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES FROM THE GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION TO THE CAP ON THE ROOF. ALL REPAIRS INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR.MOBILE HOME REPAIR IN AN OUT AN NEW REPLACEMENT METAL ROOF WITH QUALITY MATERIALS FROM VENDORS IN THE AREA AL WORK AN REPAIRS WARRANTIED.FROM THE SMALLEST TO THE BIGGEST WE CAN HANDLE WHAT EVER YOU NEED AN HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA 45 YEARS

REWORK RECONSTRUCTION BEIN THE HAMMOND AREA SENCE 2000 SERVING IN THE PARISHES IN ALL TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES FROM THE GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION TO THE CAP ON THE ROOF. ALL REPAIRS INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR.MOBILE HOME REPAIR IN AN OUT AN NEW REPLACEMENT METAL ROOF WITH QUALITY MATERIALS FROM VENDORS IN THE AREA AL WORK AN REPAIRS WARRANTIED.FROM THE SMALLEST TO THE BIGGEST WE CAN HANDLE WHAT EVER YOU NEED AN HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA 45 YEARS


Gainey Richie LLC

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Gainey Richie LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 20 years Experience, Residential Sewer Systems, Industrial Wastewater, Lift Stations & Chlorinators. We install the 500s, 1000s & 1500s Mo-Dad l systems. Service calls, Free Estimates, Onsite Consultations, Maintenance Contracts for Homeowners, Replacement Aerators Supplied & Installed, Residential Drainage Products. Give us a call for more information.

Over 20 years Experience, Residential Sewer Systems, Industrial Wastewater, Lift Stations & Chlorinators. We install the 500s, 1000s & 1500s Mo-Dad l systems. Service calls, Free Estimates, Onsite Consultations, Maintenance Contracts for Homeowners, Replacement Aerators Supplied & Installed, Residential Drainage Products. Give us a call for more information.


JJ's Tree Removal

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JJ's Tree Removal

3.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
2000 years of experience

JJ's Tree Removal is equiped to handle all jobs. From start to finish. Free estimates! We are a licensed and insured.

"Was quoted $1400 to remove a good bit of bamboo. I told them I want it rooted and gone not just trimmed down to which he agreed. They were supposed to show up on a Wednesday. Never came. I even texted and got no answer. I gave them the benefit of the doubt because it had rained the night before. Had my husband called to which they said they would be out Thursday morning. They showed up Thursday at 3:30pm. Worked for about and hour and a half. At one point they sat in their truck for 30 min. I asked if they would return tomorrow cause I assume they don’t work in the dark. They said they would be back at 8am the next day. They next day they show up at 12:30pm along with the owner who I originally talked to and was quoted the price by. The owner proceeds to tell me that they can’t do the job for the quoted price, he underestimated how big of a job it was and the price was now $3200. I told them I couldn’t pay that right now so he said they would finish up the one area that they had started and remove some debris from my yard for $500. So they did so however they never uprooted the area they cut down. The owner comes to my house around 4:30 in the evening to collect the money. I told him I didn’t pay his guys cause the job wasn’t finished and the roots in that particular area weren’t removed. He then told me that wasn’t part of the price but he would come back Monday and do it for free. To no surprise he never showed up. I would not recommend these people."

Lacey B on December 2020

JJ's Tree Removal is equiped to handle all jobs. From start to finish. Free estimates! We are a licensed and insured.

"Was quoted $1400 to remove a good bit of bamboo. I told them I want it rooted and gone not just trimmed down to which he agreed. They were supposed to show up on a Wednesday. Never came. I even texted and got no answer. I gave them the benefit of the doubt because it had rained the night before. Had my husband called to which they said they would be out Thursday morning. They showed up Thursday at 3:30pm. Worked for about and hour and a half. At one point they sat in their truck for 30 min. I asked if they would return tomorrow cause I assume they don’t work in the dark. They said they would be back at 8am the next day. They next day they show up at 12:30pm along with the owner who I originally talked to and was quoted the price by. The owner proceeds to tell me that they can’t do the job for the quoted price, he underestimated how big of a job it was and the price was now $3200. I told them I couldn’t pay that right now so he said they would finish up the one area that they had started and remove some debris from my yard for $500. So they did so however they never uprooted the area they cut down. The owner comes to my house around 4:30 in the evening to collect the money. I told him I didn’t pay his guys cause the job wasn’t finished and the roots in that particular area weren’t removed. He then told me that wasn’t part of the price but he would come back Monday and do it for free. To no surprise he never showed up. I would not recommend these people."

Lacey B on December 2020

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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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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