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The Texas Tree Service

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The Texas Tree Service

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

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Customer service is good and they are professional."

Jeff J on January 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Customer service is good and they are professional."

Jeff J on January 2022


"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024

Excavating, Dirt Work, Clearing, Pond Building, Road Maintenance, House Pads, Oil Field

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024


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Acan Management LLC

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Acan Management LLC

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3 years of experience

We specialize in land development and we like to earn your business so any dirt work ,mulching, septic problems or water line install or repairs give us a give us a call nothing to big or to small

We specialize in land development and we like to earn your business so any dirt work ,mulching, septic problems or water line install or repairs give us a give us a call nothing to big or to small


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Triple C Carpentry and Construction

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Triple C Carpentry and Construction

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We are a small locally owned and operated construction buisness with 5+ years of experience. We specialize in fences, decks, porches, lean-tos, pole Barnes, facia and soffit repair, tree removal, trash haul off and much more ! Give us a call today for a free estimate 318-331-2578

We are a small locally owned and operated construction buisness with 5+ years of experience. We specialize in fences, decks, porches, lean-tos, pole Barnes, facia and soffit repair, tree removal, trash haul off and much more ! Give us a call today for a free estimate 318-331-2578


EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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Emergency services offered

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!



Circle W Contractors

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Circle W Contractors

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Circle W Contractors builds house pads, ponds, roads, land clearing, and dirt and rock hauling! We have in the business for over 20 years! We are a fully insured company that has competitive rates!

Circle W Contractors builds house pads, ponds, roads, land clearing, and dirt and rock hauling! We have in the business for over 20 years! We are a fully insured company that has competitive rates!


Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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15 years of experience

Taylor Made Land Services, LLC is located in south Louisiana, near the Acadiana area. We are licensed and insured and can also do statewide work. We specialize in dirt work, land clearing, restoration, demolition, fencing, vinyl skirting, tree removal, debris removal, shredding, etc. We will be happy to give free quotes. Just give us a call at 337-412-0495 (Jake)

Taylor Made Land Services, LLC is located in south Louisiana, near the Acadiana area. We are licensed and insured and can also do statewide work. We specialize in dirt work, land clearing, restoration, demolition, fencing, vinyl skirting, tree removal, debris removal, shredding, etc. We will be happy to give free quotes. Just give us a call at 337-412-0495 (Jake)


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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