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Miller Contracting

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Miller Contracting

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, fair pricing. We are experts in our industry and are a jack trade. Give us a call today for your home improvement project! We look forward to working with you!

"I was very pleased with my fence repair. "

Virginia O on January 2025

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, fair pricing. We are experts in our industry and are a jack trade. Give us a call today for your home improvement project! We look forward to working with you!

"I was very pleased with my fence repair. "

Virginia O on January 2025

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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.

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

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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