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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)


Simon Excavation

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Simon Excavation

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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

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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.



Givens Dirt Works LLC

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Givens Dirt Works LLC

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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.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

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