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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Davis Excavation & Trucking
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Showed up early, worked late, always stayed in communication with me. Even double checked to make sure it was just what i wanted. Got everything i wanted done in a reasonable time. And game back after rain to do touch of to make sure water drained perfectly. Id highly recommend"
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Whispering Pines Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and efficient. I was very pleased with the quality of the services and the timely manor it was completed."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
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Serving Jena, 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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+34

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Universal Lawn Services - Home Facebook
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a really large yard (acres) that was grown up ..we have always done ourselves and we are probably little hard to please. A superior job was done. He came and gave me a price with an app on his phone based on the square footage of our yard ..(105,000).. Was a fair price ..I paid for mowing but he also did some weed eating and picked up limbs before mowing... I came home to a yard well done..was friendly and courteous ..I highly recommend Universal Lawn Company"
Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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