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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If youâ re looking for a business of quality and ethic.. LOOK NO FURTHER!! Easy communication and top notch customer service!"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas

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"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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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sandhill Services
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They completed the job on time and did everything I asked for. They were good and all the finishing touches and left things better than they found them. Would recommend them to anyone in the future for site clearing or excavation."
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+3

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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McCurtain Creek Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Contractor is very knowledgeable about the work and very concerned about my priorities. He is also very attentive to my concerns and needs and also very professional."
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L2 Environmental
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reed/L3 is a go getter!! Looked at my place one afternoon and was back the next to replace some plants and straw the beds. Great work and professionalism! Goes above and beyond to please his customers!!"
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Response time20 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

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