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Parks Land Services, LLC

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Parks Land Services, LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"David Parks and his team removed some trees that had fallen during one of the hurricanes. Our yard was undisturbed by his equipment, and David was able to remove all evidence of debris from the storm. You can trust the Parks Land Service team to treat your property as their own and leave it better than they found it. "

Kristy F on September 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"David Parks and his team removed some trees that had fallen during one of the hurricanes. Our yard was undisturbed by his equipment, and David was able to remove all evidence of debris from the storm. You can trust the Parks Land Service team to treat your property as their own and leave it better than they found it. "

Kristy F on September 2025

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LFS Solutions

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LFS Solutions

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We offer land clearing services , property reclaim services , dirt , rock , culverts , concrete , demolition

We offer land clearing services , property reclaim services , dirt , rock , culverts , concrete , demolition

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Futch Contractors, LLC

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Futch Contractors, LLC

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

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.

A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE

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A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE

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

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.

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North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

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North Louisiana Land Leveling & Clearing

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At North Louisiana Land Leveling we specialize in Dirt work of all kinds. Some of witch include Precision leveling for irrigation, land clearing, roads, ditches, and pads. We have been in business for over 35 years. Family owned and insured.

At North Louisiana Land Leveling we specialize in Dirt work of all kinds. Some of witch include Precision leveling for irrigation, land clearing, roads, ditches, and pads. We have been in business for over 35 years. Family owned and insured.

Sandbox construction

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Sandbox construction

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Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land

Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land

Givens Dirt Works LLC

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Givens Dirt Works LLC

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15 years of experience

Givens Dirt Works LLC offers a full list of residential excavating services. Located in Dubach, Louisiana, we can service all of your dirt related needs. Bernice, LA ; Farmerville, LA ; Ruston, LA ; Vienna, LA ; Arcadia, LA; Land Cleaning, Dirt Work, Grading, Excavation Contractor, Residential Excavation Contractor, Excavation.

Givens Dirt Works LLC offers a full list of residential excavating services. Located in Dubach, Louisiana, we can service all of your dirt related needs. Bernice, LA ; Farmerville, LA ; Ruston, LA ; Vienna, LA ; Arcadia, LA; Land Cleaning, Dirt Work, Grading, Excavation Contractor, Residential Excavation Contractor, Excavation.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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