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Flow More Sewer Service, Inc.

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Flow More Sewer Service, Inc.

5.00(
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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

4.43(
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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

Reworks Reconstruction

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Reworks Reconstruction

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25 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

5.00(
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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
25 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

Breland Services LLC

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Breland Services LLC

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27 years of experience

Commercial and Residential, dredging or drainage clean out, subsurface draining, trenching, tree and stump removal, demolition of any wood, metal or concrete structures or fences, slab removal, utility line trenching, rekindling stubborn burn piles, debris removal (scrap metal; yard or demolition debris; clear, burn, bury of haul off debris from burned down structures), storm clean up, large animal burial, culverts. Ponds, swimming pools, septic tanks, installation of underground utilities and footings.

Commercial and Residential, dredging or drainage clean out, subsurface draining, trenching, tree and stump removal, demolition of any wood, metal or concrete structures or fences, slab removal, utility line trenching, rekindling stubborn burn piles, debris removal (scrap metal; yard or demolition debris; clear, burn, bury of haul off debris from burned down structures), storm clean up, large animal burial, culverts. Ponds, swimming pools, septic tanks, installation of underground utilities and footings.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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