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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Holden, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"If youâ re looking for a business of quality and ethic.. LOOK NO FURTHER!! Easy communication and top notch customer service!"
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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Louisiana Design and Landscape
4.6(
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Serving Holden, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We brought our issue to them and they were able to work out a drainage solution for us. Everything was completed in a timely manner and we are completely satisfied with the work. Also great people to work with."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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J & S Dirt Works, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Holden, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At J&S Dirtworks, you’re not just hiring a company- you’re hiring a father and son team that takes pride in honest work, fair pricing, and getting the job done right the first time. We believe in a strong work ethic, clear communication, and treating every property like it’s our own. Whether it’s a small job or large project, we show up ready to work and don’t leave until you’re satisfied. \n\nWhat we do: \nTree Removal & Cleanup- Safe, efficent removal with attention to your property. \n\nGrass Cutting & Maintenance- Reliable mowing to keep your property looking clean and cared for. \n\nDirtwork & Moving Dirt- Grading, leveling, and hauling to shape your space the way you need. \n\n\nWhy you should hire us? \n-Family-owned and operated \n-Dependable, hardworking, and honest\n-Fair pricing with no runaround\n-Local service you can trust \n\nWhen you hire J&S Dirtworks, you’re supporting a family business that values hard work, respect, and results.

Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Tree trimming

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Threeton’s Lawn Care
New to Angi

Serving Holden, LA and surrounding areas

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My name is Hunter Threeton and I am the owner of Threeton’s Lawn Care. I have been in the lawn care industry since I was in high school, so for about 6 years now. I take a lot of pride in being on time and reliable while also making your yard look the best that it can be. Whether you are looking for lawn care maintenance, landscaping, or general property maintenance, I would be more than happy to work with you and get your home looking the best.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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