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"went great. very reasonable price. we are very pleased and will hire again."

Ron L on October 2024

We are a family owned company providing affordable and environmentally safe sewer treatment systems. We install and repair septic tanks, culverts, liftstations, and much more.

"went great. very reasonable price. we are very pleased and will hire again."

Ron L on October 2024


J. Chapman. LLC

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J. Chapman. LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

J. Chapman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an excellent job removing an old shed"

Marvin C on February 2024

J. Chapman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an excellent job removing an old shed"

Marvin C on February 2024


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J&S Plumbing

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J&S Plumbing

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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
165 local quotes requested

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jose personally contacted me immediately after I submitted the job request. He was very professional and courteous. He told me his earliest availability and set an arrival window. True to his word, he called 30 minutes prior to arrival. He cleared the clogged line and told me what he found. My toilet and bathtub are working like new. Payment was very simple. I’m big on professional and service relationships. Jose will be my family’s plumber going forward."

Marcus R on October 2025

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jose personally contacted me immediately after I submitted the job request. He was very professional and courteous. He told me his earliest availability and set an arrival window. True to his word, he called 30 minutes prior to arrival. He cleared the clogged line and told me what he found. My toilet and bathtub are working like new. Payment was very simple. I’m big on professional and service relationships. Jose will be my family’s plumber going forward."

Marcus R on October 2025


EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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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!!!


Custom Dirt & Dozer

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Custom Dirt & Dozer

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10 years of experience

We specialize in land management, reclaiming property from over grown privet, driveways, concrete, house pads, ponds, Lakes , dozer work etc. Every job is finished like it was our own!

We specialize in land management, reclaiming property from over grown privet, driveways, concrete, house pads, ponds, Lakes , dozer work etc. Every job is finished like it was our own!


Primary South Land Services, LLC

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Primary South Land Services, LLC

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

Primary South Land Services is a full-service land clearing company that accommodates commercial and residential properties. This includes- bush hogging, demolition, dirt work/grating, clean up, brush clearing, tree clearing, site work, house pads, and more. We are licensed and insured, ready to meet your needs in the greater Baton Rouge area.

"Showed up on time and worked hard till the job was finished."

John R on May 2022

Primary South Land Services is a full-service land clearing company that accommodates commercial and residential properties. This includes- bush hogging, demolition, dirt work/grating, clean up, brush clearing, tree clearing, site work, house pads, and more. We are licensed and insured, ready to meet your needs in the greater Baton Rouge area.

"Showed up on time and worked hard till the job was finished."

John R on May 2022


KGW Excavating & Demolition

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KGW Excavating & Demolition

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Hello my name is Cody Wehner. Im 30 years old. I’m from a rural area near Covington, Louisiana. I grew up doing excavation work. This is my 13th year in this line of work. I’ve recently decided to branch out and start my own business. I’m a owner operated business. I would like to stay that way. In my opinion a smaller business takes more pride in there work. I have experience in building roads, building house pads, building levy's, digging/cleaning ditch’s, digging ponds, clearing and grading land for water I drainage, industrial pipeline construction, and industrial plant construction. I can arrange for materials to be hauled in if needed. And I have my own dump trailer to haul materials out. Any other questions just ask!

Hello my name is Cody Wehner. Im 30 years old. I’m from a rural area near Covington, Louisiana. I grew up doing excavation work. This is my 13th year in this line of work. I’ve recently decided to branch out and start my own business. I’m a owner operated business. I would like to stay that way. In my opinion a smaller business takes more pride in there work. I have experience in building roads, building house pads, building levy's, digging/cleaning ditch’s, digging ponds, clearing and grading land for water I drainage, industrial pipeline construction, and industrial plant construction. I can arrange for materials to be hauled in if needed. And I have my own dump trailer to haul materials out. Any other questions just ask!


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)


Rislyn group

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Rislyn group

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

We are a small family owned and operated excavation company. We specialize in gravel roads, driveways, drainage culverts and land clearing. We have over 15 years experience in equipment operating, grading and drainage. Our clients are the most important aspect of our business and we strive very hard to ensure they are completely satisfied with the job. We held a residential contractors license with the state of Louisiana. Through contracting we have built relationships with many subcontractors that we still work with today.

"One of the best contractors out there. I never had to look over their work, didn’t have to remind them of anything that was previously."

Evah M on March 2020

We are a small family owned and operated excavation company. We specialize in gravel roads, driveways, drainage culverts and land clearing. We have over 15 years experience in equipment operating, grading and drainage. Our clients are the most important aspect of our business and we strive very hard to ensure they are completely satisfied with the job. We held a residential contractors license with the state of Louisiana. Through contracting we have built relationships with many subcontractors that we still work with today.

"One of the best contractors out there. I never had to look over their work, didn’t have to remind them of anything that was previously."

Evah M on March 2020


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JWard Construction

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JWard Construction

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10 years of experience

Here at JWard Construction, we do it all! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"Came and bid the job and then he never came back. We had agreed to the price"

Mara G on February 2020

Here at JWard Construction, we do it all! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"Came and bid the job and then he never came back. We had agreed to the price"

Mara G on February 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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