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Apex Plumbing

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Apex Plumbing

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We Are A Local Plumbing Company , With over 18 years Experience We have the knowledge to troubleshoot Plumbing problems Quick and Accurate . From Repair work , Remodels & new construction our Master Plumbing license allows us to be a one stop full service company .

We Are A Local Plumbing Company , With over 18 years Experience We have the knowledge to troubleshoot Plumbing problems Quick and Accurate . From Repair work , Remodels & new construction our Master Plumbing license allows us to be a one stop full service company .

EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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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!!!

C2 Construction

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C2 Construction

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Cenlas choice when it comes to general carpentry, drywall, painting, and just about anything else! With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers, we over the highest quality at the most budget friendly price! We are an owner-operated local company with the skills and expertise to tackle your project at a realistic price.

Cenlas choice when it comes to general carpentry, drywall, painting, and just about anything else! With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers, we over the highest quality at the most budget friendly price! We are an owner-operated local company with the skills and expertise to tackle your project at a realistic price.

Showtime Construction

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Showtime Construction

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We offer several services including but not limited to fence installation, hydro seeding, sod, dirt work, Carpentry, tree removal, tree trimming, clearing, demolition, ponds, excavation, siding installation, drywall, trim, flooring, painting, dozer work, stump grinding, stump removal, masonry, pressure washing, etc. All of our work is done with pride, safety, and customer satisfaction held as our main focuses. We offer free quotes, have several local references available, very reasonable pricing, and even consider payment plans in some situations. Give us a call for your upcoming projects. Thanks

We offer several services including but not limited to fence installation, hydro seeding, sod, dirt work, Carpentry, tree removal, tree trimming, clearing, demolition, ponds, excavation, siding installation, drywall, trim, flooring, painting, dozer work, stump grinding, stump removal, masonry, pressure washing, etc. All of our work is done with pride, safety, and customer satisfaction held as our main focuses. We offer free quotes, have several local references available, very reasonable pricing, and even consider payment plans in some situations. Give us a call for your upcoming projects. Thanks

Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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Taylor Made Land Services,LLC

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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

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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