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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Brookhaven, MS 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
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Markcum Forestry Mulching LLC
New to Angi

Serving Brookhaven, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Markum Forestry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Redfish trucking and equipment inc.
5.0(
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Serving Brookhaven, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are good. This is the 3rd time they've done work to me. They do a good cleaning up the land. I'll rate them an A for all. They do good work and they are very professional."
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
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Serving Brookhaven, MS and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Very professional service. Price was as quoted and less than local competitors. Showed up a little late but contacted us to let us know he was running behind first. Took about an hour to complete the work. Would definitely use them again."
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Truck & Jerrys
Truck door & Jerrys
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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CEK Excavation & Land management - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Brookhaven, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Welcome to Smith Construction! We have a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We work with the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. Consistently focusing on the needs of our customers, supplying personalized attention, and stress-free experience, sets us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! Give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rimes Excavating and Dozer Work
5.0(
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Serving Brookhaven, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Rimes Excavating and Dozer Work proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are family business and have been around the Pike county area for 30 years. Please give us a call today. We do have minimum on our equipment dozer is $125 hour with a five hour minimum and the track hoe $100 an hour with a five hour minimum.

Response time20 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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