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Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC

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Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC

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36 years of experience

Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC, has been doing business since 1990. We specialize in excavation, and are located in Vinton, Louisiana. We take pride in customer service, and look forward to working with you. Call today for a free estimate!

"Troy was very professional, curious, and cost effective. He did an absolute wonderful job for me. I highly recommend his services."

Allen C on August 2021

Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC, has been doing business since 1990. We specialize in excavation, and are located in Vinton, Louisiana. We take pride in customer service, and look forward to working with you. Call today for a free estimate!

"Troy was very professional, curious, and cost effective. He did an absolute wonderful job for me. I highly recommend his services."

Allen C on August 2021


4G land development

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4G land development

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Hello, I’m Hunter Guillory, and I lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality land clearing and dirt work services. When you choose us, you're not just hiring equipment; you're partnering with an operator who values hard work, expertise, and your complete satisfaction. Why Hire Us? 8 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. A 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. 100% 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.

Hello, I’m Hunter Guillory, and I lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality land clearing and dirt work services. When you choose us, you're not just hiring equipment; you're partnering with an operator who values hard work, expertise, and your complete satisfaction. Why Hire Us? 8 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. A 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. 100% 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.


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Webers Construction Services LLC

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Webers Construction Services LLC

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Complete residential home repairs and any types of construction projects. 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Beyond expectations. Noah runs a great business, awesome work ethic! I’d hire him again and again. Matter of fact, I already did."

Roxanne C on March 2024

Complete residential home repairs and any types of construction projects. 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Beyond expectations. Noah runs a great business, awesome work ethic! I’d hire him again and again. Matter of fact, I already did."

Roxanne C on March 2024


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Olson's Earthworks LLC

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Olson's Earthworks LLC

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Olson's Earthworks LLC, established in mid-2020, offers professional tree care services to businesses and homeowners across Texas and Louisiana. This company of highly experienced and skilled arborists is committed to meeting all your tree service needs, ensuring your trees receive the expert care they deserve

"Olson's Earthworks, LLC is a lifesaver! After my neighbor's tree fell on my camper, Olson's Earthworks showed up the next day, made a plan, and removed the tree (had to cut down more of the neighbor's tree to get it off my home). Professional, friendly, helpful. These guys are the best! "

Samantha C on September 2025

Olson's Earthworks LLC, established in mid-2020, offers professional tree care services to businesses and homeowners across Texas and Louisiana. This company of highly experienced and skilled arborists is committed to meeting all your tree service needs, ensuring your trees receive the expert care they deserve

"Olson's Earthworks, LLC is a lifesaver! After my neighbor's tree fell on my camper, Olson's Earthworks showed up the next day, made a plan, and removed the tree (had to cut down more of the neighbor's tree to get it off my home). Professional, friendly, helpful. These guys are the best! "

Samantha C on September 2025


"Very professional."

WRAY H J on February 2018

Small construction company without the hassle of the big contractors with the pride and excellence expected.

"Very professional."

WRAY H J on February 2018


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Hackley Enterprises

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Hackley Enterprises

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Specializing in WOOD FENCING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic from beginning to end. Prompt service and quality work. Highly recommend."

Becky s on September 2021

Specializing in WOOD FENCING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic from beginning to end. Prompt service and quality work. Highly recommend."

Becky s on September 2021


Showtime Construction

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Showtime Construction

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We offer several services including but not limited to fence installation, hydro seeding, sod, dirt work, Carpentry, tree removal, tree trimming, clearing, demolition, ponds, excavation, siding installation, drywall, trim, flooring, painting, dozer work, stump grinding, stump removal, masonry, pressure washing, etc. All of our work is done with pride, safety, and customer satisfaction held as our main focuses. We offer free quotes, have several local references available, very reasonable pricing, and even consider payment plans in some situations. Give us a call for your upcoming projects. Thanks

We offer several services including but not limited to fence installation, hydro seeding, sod, dirt work, Carpentry, tree removal, tree trimming, clearing, demolition, ponds, excavation, siding installation, drywall, trim, flooring, painting, dozer work, stump grinding, stump removal, masonry, pressure washing, etc. All of our work is done with pride, safety, and customer satisfaction held as our main focuses. We offer free quotes, have several local references available, very reasonable pricing, and even consider payment plans in some situations. Give us a call for your upcoming projects. Thanks



AK Utilities

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AK Utilities

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26 years of experience

AK UTILITIES is a privately owned underground locating service. Texas One Call does not recognize private utilities such as independently owned gas, power or communication lines just to name a few. Also utilities that are non members of Texas One Call are not notified when excavation is taking place. Let our experienced and safety trained technicians check your work area to ensure no damages occur and to give you optimum placement for your work. We are a Gold Star Member of the Better Business Bureau, experienced and insured. In addition we are safety trained and certified and TWIC card certified. When you are installing landscaping, planting a tree, building an addition or building a building let us assist you in preventing damage to your property as well as your neighbors. We accept all credit cards and checks. Call us to schedule an appointment.

AK UTILITIES is a privately owned underground locating service. Texas One Call does not recognize private utilities such as independently owned gas, power or communication lines just to name a few. Also utilities that are non members of Texas One Call are not notified when excavation is taking place. Let our experienced and safety trained technicians check your work area to ensure no damages occur and to give you optimum placement for your work. We are a Gold Star Member of the Better Business Bureau, experienced and insured. In addition we are safety trained and certified and TWIC card certified. When you are installing landscaping, planting a tree, building an addition or building a building let us assist you in preventing damage to your property as well as your neighbors. We accept all credit cards and checks. Call us to schedule an appointment.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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