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J&S Land Service
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Westlake, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Very professional, kept me informed, discussed in detail. Old fashioned ethics and quality in modern times. Highly recommend J & S Land Service. I already intend to utilize them on other projects."
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Response time1 day
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JW&C OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Westlake, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional from beginning to end one phone call understood the job and saw what needed to be done . Received the phone call after with the estimate. Easy planning scheduling for the job to be done. Got it done on time and with any subcontractor, I have make sure they get paid on time. Like working with this company and will look forward to future working with them as I come across Project to complete."
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Westlake, LA and surrounding areas

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Hello, I’m Hunter Guillory, and I lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality land clearing and dirt work services.\n\nWhen you choose us, you're not just hiring equipment; you're partnering with an operator who values hard work, expertise, and your complete satisfaction.\n\nWhy Hire Us?\n\n8 Years of Dirt Work Expertise: I've spent eight years mastering the ins and outs of site preparation, excavation, and professional land clearing. This depth of experience ensures your project is handled efficiently, safely, and correctly from start to finish.\n\nA Commitment to Hard Work: I personally oversee every job, working diligently to clear your land exactly to your specifications and timeline. We pride ourselves on our strong work ethic and attention to detail.\n\n100% Customer Satisfaction: My top priority is ensuring every single customer is satisfied with the final result. We communicate clearly throughout the process and don't consider the job complete until you are happy.

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Diesel Equipment Services, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westlake, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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