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Chiasson Land Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chiasson Land Service did a phenomenal job installing 40ft of concrete culverts, hauling in 420 yards of A3 dirt, and building a driveway, house pad, and shop pad. Great customer service with reasonable pricing."
Sewer tank install
Sewer tank install
Culverts install
Culverts install
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very adequate on getting me a fair price, very well mannered, and was on time or early for everything. He demolished 2 sheds for me and did a very good job. And the cleanup after the demolition was very professional it’s like the sheds were never there! Highly recommend to anybody!"
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VALLE TREE SERVICES LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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J & S Dirt Works, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Zuniga General Remodeling
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Lewis to do some sheet rock repair and painting at my Motherâ s home in Broussard. Although we had a slight miscommunication on the work to be performed, it was corrected and the work was performed as requested and my Mother is very satisfied. He arrived on time, was very professional and was able to accommodate some additional painting while he was there. We will be hiring him to do additional work in the near future and my Mother is already spreading his name around to her friends and neighbors."
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Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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