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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Briley Tree Service
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I received a quick response from Briley Tree Services on a tree removal and trim. I highly recommend this company for any tree work. They kept me informed through out the whole process, was professional, polite and very reasonably priced. The crew was precise and knowledgable with all work performed and afterwards did a spectacular cleanup. Overall, Briley Tree Services did an amazing job!"
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Parks Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Hackley Enterprises for any job for your residence. They are a very professional group that strives for excellence and pride in their work. They installed a cedar fence and grinded some stumps in my yard. I am very pleased with their work. Thank you, Darren and your workers!!!"
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6ft. Cedar Fence Install Project. Lake Charles, LA

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cane Creek Lawn Care
4.8(
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I originally hired them to haul off some trash/junk. During that visit I learned about all the different services they provide and I have expanded my usage of their services. I have several acres that need attention and they have all the equipment to help with that. The work is ongoing but is going well."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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. 

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.

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