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Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC

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Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC

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19 years of experience
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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Exceptional dirt work from start to finish!! Professional, efficient, and dependable; Smith Gravel & Trucking exceeded expectations at every step. From the pre-site to cleanup, their work was seamless and built to last. Outstanding & RELIABLE company!"

Trevor L on September 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Exceptional dirt work from start to finish!! Professional, efficient, and dependable; Smith Gravel & Trucking exceeded expectations at every step. From the pre-site to cleanup, their work was seamless and built to last. Outstanding & RELIABLE company!"

Trevor L on September 2025


"Job was done right and on time"

Eric L on August 2025

Southern Oaks Land Management is your local expert in professional tree services and land care. From safe removals and precise trimming to full property ...

"Job was done right and on time"

Eric L on August 2025


Ard Construction

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Ard Construction

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31 years of experience

Ard Construction, is a family owned business who have been servicing the people of Pearl River County, MS and surrounding area for over 20 years! We guarantee that we will provide our customers with the very best services available. We provide side boom bush hogging, pond maintenance, all types of excavating work to include landscaping such as culvert installation, French drains, house footings and driveway repair. We strive to ensure our clients are satisfied with the finished product! Here at Ard Construction, we are dedicated to making your dreams turn into reality! Give us a call today for your free estimate!

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Tommy W on September 2019

Ard Construction, is a family owned business who have been servicing the people of Pearl River County, MS and surrounding area for over 20 years! We guarantee that we will provide our customers with the very best services available. We provide side boom bush hogging, pond maintenance, all types of excavating work to include landscaping such as culvert installation, French drains, house footings and driveway repair. We strive to ensure our clients are satisfied with the finished product! Here at Ard Construction, we are dedicated to making your dreams turn into reality! Give us a call today for your free estimate!

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Tommy W on September 2019


Pro Towing And Excavation

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Pro Towing And Excavation

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1 years of experience
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Complete Excavation Services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

Complete Excavation Services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!


Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC

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Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC

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2 years of experience
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Here at Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC we are family owned, and operated with over 20 years of experience.. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home, or your business as we would treat our own. Give Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC, a call today, We look forward to working with you!

Here at Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC we are family owned, and operated with over 20 years of experience.. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home, or your business as we would treat our own. Give Magee Fencing and Land Clearing LLC, a call today, We look forward to working with you!


Mid-South Septic Tank Service LLC

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Mid-South Septic Tank Service LLC

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Third Generation family owned company, cleaning septic tanks, grease traps, lift stations, treatment plans, repairing septic tanks, grease traps, lift stations, Hernando, Oxford, Batesville, Senatobia, Tri Lakes area, North Mississippi

Third Generation family owned company, cleaning septic tanks, grease traps, lift stations, treatment plans, repairing septic tanks, grease traps, lift stations, Hernando, Oxford, Batesville, Senatobia, Tri Lakes area, North Mississippi


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Matthew's Landscape & Maintenance

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Matthew's Landscape & Maintenance

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We give free estimates. We do Patios, Decks, Fences, Driveways, Sidewalks, Landscape Design, Installation, and Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Drainage, Excavation, Mulching, Outdoor Entertainment Areas

We give free estimates. We do Patios, Decks, Fences, Driveways, Sidewalks, Landscape Design, Installation, and Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Drainage, Excavation, Mulching, Outdoor Entertainment Areas


Blue Water Paradise, Inc

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Blue Water Paradise, Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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