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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


EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!


Sandbox construction

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Sandbox construction

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Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land

Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land


Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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15 years of experience

Taylor Made Land Services, LLC is located in south Louisiana, near the Acadiana area. We are licensed and insured and can also do statewide work. We specialize in dirt work, land clearing, restoration, demolition, fencing, vinyl skirting, tree removal, debris removal, shredding, etc. We will be happy to give free quotes. Just give us a call at 337-412-0495 (Jake)

Taylor Made Land Services, LLC is located in south Louisiana, near the Acadiana area. We are licensed and insured and can also do statewide work. We specialize in dirt work, land clearing, restoration, demolition, fencing, vinyl skirting, tree removal, debris removal, shredding, etc. We will be happy to give free quotes. Just give us a call at 337-412-0495 (Jake)


Wards septic and sewer

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Wards septic and sewer

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We specialize in septic tank install, repair, drain unclog and repair. We are open 24/7 365. We guarantee our work. Septic tank installs are 1 year free parts replacement and 2 years of inspections. Me and my team have been in the septic and drain business for a combined 15 years of service and knowledge. We are licensed and insured.

We specialize in septic tank install, repair, drain unclog and repair. We are open 24/7 365. We guarantee our work. Septic tank installs are 1 year free parts replacement and 2 years of inspections. Me and my team have been in the septic and drain business for a combined 15 years of service and knowledge. We are licensed and insured.




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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.

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.

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. 

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.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

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