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CB Mechanical
5.0(
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Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two commodes were backing up with slow drains and kitchen sink began gurgling. I contacted Charlie to take a look at the job., he found a blockage in the main drain. He found a 24”x12” bag along with other debris stuffed in main drain. Plumbing works fine naw. Naval vet Charlie and his wife Angela ate determined and definitive pros that are determined to resolve an issue til completion Highly recommend these pros"
Installing wood flooring
Installed wood flooring
Remodeled a porch
Remodeled a porch
Remodeled a porch

+62

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Legacy Landworks
4.9(
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Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired them to forestry mulch my new property in Alabama. They were very communicative and did a great job. So good in fact I hired them twice, once for each side of my property! Highly recommend their service."
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Site Prep
Site Prep

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Roberts Paving & Construction, LLP
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Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
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Serving Dumas, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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