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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Gilbert, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time5 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
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Serving Gilbert, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Fantastic communication! Very professional, hard working and timely. Our new fence looks beautiful. I would definitely recommend."
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6' Pine Treated Privacy Fence. Lake Charles, L
6ft. Cedar Fence Install Project. Lake Charles, LA

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cenla Demolition & Land Management
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Serving Gilbert, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Our HOA used David to repair and rebuild a partial levee at one of our lakes. He did a great job! Very professional, responsive and reasonably priced. We strongly recommend!"
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Camp demo and grade out
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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