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JW&C OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional from beginning to end one phone call understood the job and saw what needed to be done . Received the phone call after with the estimate. Easy planning scheduling for the job to be done. Got it done on time and with any subcontractor, I have make sure they get paid on time. Like working with this company and will look forward to future working with them as I come across Project to complete."
Tree removal
4G land development
New to Angi

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello, I’m Hunter Guillory, and I lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality land clearing and dirt work services.\n\nWhen you choose us, you're not just hiring equipment; you're partnering with an operator who values hard work, expertise, and your complete satisfaction.\n\nWhy Hire Us?\n\n8 Years of Dirt Work Expertise: I've spent eight years mastering the ins and outs of site preparation, excavation, and professional land clearing. This depth of experience ensures your project is handled efficiently, safely, and correctly from start to finish.\n\nA Commitment to Hard Work: I personally oversee every job, working diligently to clear your land exactly to your specifications and timeline. We pride ourselves on our strong work ethic and attention to detail.\n\n100% Customer Satisfaction: My top priority is ensuring every single customer is satisfied with the final result. We communicate clearly throughout the process and don't consider the job complete until you are happy.

Goat yard
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Diesel Equipment Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 days
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ProAct Lawn Care
4.8(
88
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Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crew got here just after 8 a.m. and were gone before noon. Removed a HUGE dead oak tree. They know what theyâ  re doing. Very courteous folks."
South Lake Charles
Lake Charles Tree Removal
Westlake Tree Removal
Lake Charles Stump
Lake Charles Landscape and Lawn

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

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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