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Last update on May 03, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Kaplan - Updated Nov 2026

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Opulent Professional Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He got the job done right, on time and was very professional. I’m happy I chose them and am very satisfied with his work. I would recommend them to anybody that asked and would have given them 10 stars if I could. I will be using them in the future"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Louisiana Hydro-Jetting & Pipe Inspection
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plumber arrived one hour after I contacted Angie’s list. Work was done in another hour and a half. Professional,pleasant and friendly. No “up charges”... bill matched the quote I was given on the phone. I would recommend this company to anyone needing a similar service."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional & extremely great work performance. I would definitely call them when I have other projects.I highly recommend this company to everyone. I had other companies tell me they would do the job but never showed up or call.We had a deadline to meet & they went above & beyond excellent service.Awesumeð"
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Prestigious Greens Lawn Management LLC
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Did great grass cutting and removed tree branches from fence line"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Richard Brothers, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a really great job, on a timely manner, really understood what we wanted, he gave us advises to improve the project and they came out really well."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BK Rentals and Land Management, LLC
5.0(
1
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Showed up on time each day and consititantly worked till the sun went down. Were polite and willing to acomedate changes to the project. Even suggested the laying of sod to help with grass growth."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, 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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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