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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Opelousas - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Opelousas, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The landscaping crew was very professional and knowledgeable. The entire process was very detailed and organized. I would recommend this company with no reservations. I recommend that you contact the company for all your landscaping projects!"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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VALLE TREE SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, 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
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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