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J&S Land Service

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J&S Land Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated. We take pride our work and strive to give the best customer service and quality work at the lowest cost that we possibly can! Call us today for a free estimate! We have Commercial Property Insurance through Evanston Insurance Company.

"They fit us in immediately and removed the dangerous tree."

Chet D on October 2022

We are locally owned and operated. We take pride our work and strive to give the best customer service and quality work at the lowest cost that we possibly can! Call us today for a free estimate! We have Commercial Property Insurance through Evanston Insurance Company.

"They fit us in immediately and removed the dangerous tree."

Chet D on October 2022


Pearce's Excavation & Dirt Work

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Pearce's Excavation & Dirt Work

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

Pearce's Excavation & Dirt Work, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We only do 5 acres or less clearing.

"Did a complete job quickly."

Terry S on July 2023

Pearce's Excavation & Dirt Work, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We only do 5 acres or less clearing.

"Did a complete job quickly."

Terry S on July 2023


Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC

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Ceaser Landscaping & Construction, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1990 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


McCoy's Specialty Services

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McCoy's Specialty Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

McCoy's Specialty Services has become a staple of professionalism, and quality work in Reeves for 20 years. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. With decades of experience, there is no job too small or too complex for our crew. Call today for an estimate!

"They have ethics, also he was very professional and understanding of what I wanted, he did a great job."

Brandon S on August 2022

McCoy's Specialty Services has become a staple of professionalism, and quality work in Reeves for 20 years. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. With decades of experience, there is no job too small or too complex for our crew. Call today for an estimate!

"They have ethics, also he was very professional and understanding of what I wanted, he did a great job."

Brandon S on August 2022


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

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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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2020 years of experience

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

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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.

The Lake Charles, LA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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