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LFS Solutions

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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

Givens Dirt Works LLC

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Givens Dirt Works LLC

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14 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.

Freeze remodels and services

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Freeze remodels and services

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Here at Freeze Remodels, Construction, and Services we have combined all your needs into one friendly company. We offer services in all home repairs additions. No matter how big or small we can handle it. We are everything from just your local handyman up to the guys who want to put your new addition onto your home.

Here at Freeze Remodels, Construction, and Services we have combined all your needs into one friendly company. We offer services in all home repairs additions. No matter how big or small we can handle it. We are everything from just your local handyman up to the guys who want to put your new addition onto your home.

A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE

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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.

Affordable Concrete and Decks

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Affordable Concrete and Decks

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31 years of experience

We are a 100% customer satisfied company with over 17 years of knowledge in the trade, you dont pay me till your satisfied, estimates are always free, quality work done right the first time, give us a try you wont be dissapointed!!! Refrences avl.

We are a 100% customer satisfied company with over 17 years of knowledge in the trade, you dont pay me till your satisfied, estimates are always free, quality work done right the first time, give us a try you wont be dissapointed!!! Refrences avl.

KEPPER TRUCKING & DIRT CONTRACTING

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KEPPER TRUCKING & DIRT CONTRACTING

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25 years of experience

We not just the average dirt guy. We do all types of backhoe,trackhoe,skid steer,dump truck,motor grader,tractor, and dozer work. We do land clearing,sitework, sell and install culverts, demolition,excavation. We are a licensed, insured,and bonded professional company. We also have equipment rental for you do it yourself guys or contractors.

We not just the average dirt guy. We do all types of backhoe,trackhoe,skid steer,dump truck,motor grader,tractor, and dozer work. We do land clearing,sitework, sell and install culverts, demolition,excavation. We are a licensed, insured,and bonded professional company. We also have equipment rental for you do it yourself guys or contractors.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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