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Cypress Bottom Construction LLC

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Cypress Bottom Construction LLC

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Super Service Award

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

125 local quotes requested

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

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

EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

Emergency services offered

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

Sandbox construction

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

Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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)

Simon Excavation

Simon Excavation

Been operating heavy equipment ab 9 years now. Any small or big jobs that need to be down im ur man from digging ponds to clearing brush and grading off roads in your man

Been operating heavy equipment ab 9 years now. Any small or big jobs that need to be down im ur man from digging ponds to clearing brush and grading off roads in your man

Wards septic and sewer

Wards septic and sewer

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.

North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

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.

Futch Contractors, LLC

Futch Contractors, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

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.

Givens Dirt Works LLC

Givens Dirt Works LLC

14 years of experience

Givens Dirt Works LLC offers a full list of residential excavating services. Located in Dubach, Louisiana, we can service all of your dirt related needs. Bernice, LA ; Farmerville, LA ; Ruston, LA ; Vienna, LA ; Arcadia, LA; Land Cleaning, Dirt Work, Grading, Excavation Contractor, Residential Excavation Contractor, Excavation.

Givens Dirt Works LLC offers a full list of residential excavating services. Located in Dubach, Louisiana, we can service all of your dirt related needs. Bernice, LA ; Farmerville, LA ; Ruston, LA ; Vienna, LA ; Arcadia, LA; Land Cleaning, Dirt Work, Grading, Excavation Contractor, Residential Excavation Contractor, Excavation.

Circle M Dirt

Circle M Dirt

Free onsite estimate

Circle M Dirt

Circle M Dirt

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

The Delhi, LA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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Oct 13, 2025Oct 13, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025Apr 30, 2025
How Much Does Mobile Home Leveling Cost? [2025 Data]
The cost to re-level your mobile home depends on your home’s location, size, and whether it needs extra support. Read more about the cost of leveling your mobile home.
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Aug 14, 2025Aug 14, 2025
How Much Does Excavation Cost? [2025 Data]
Excavation costs $1,500 to $6,300 for most residential projects—but it depends on factors like the size of the area. This guide will help you plan a budget.
Paige Bennett
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Nov 5, 2024Nov 5, 2024
Trenching 101: Can Gas and Electric Be in the Same Trench?
When digging for utility installation, you may wonder if gas and electric can be in the same trench. Find out the basics to utility trenches in this guide.
Jenna Jonaitis
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Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
How Deep Will a Trencher Dig? Which Trencher to Choose
A residential trencher will dig 1 foot to 6 feet deep, depending on the machine. Learn how deep a trencher will dig and which trencher to use.
Paige Bennett
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Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
Will a Trencher Cut Through Roots? Everything You Need to Know
When prepping a trench, you may ask, “Will a trencher cut through roots?” Learn how a trencher can effectively complete your excavation project with this guide.