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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Durant, 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 time5 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Durant, 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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McCurtain Creek Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Durant, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They prepared a foundation site for our 30x50 storage shed and the work was top notch. Not only did he prepare the site, he cleaned up all the trees that had to be cut down. While he was there I asked if he could bury a conex for me that I would like to use for a storm shelter and he was willing to do that the same week without any problem. Both projects turned out great! I also hired them to do excavation work behind my business to keep water from coming into the building when it rains and since that work has been done the rain doesnâ t flood my building anymore. Iâ ve been very pleased."
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Removing brush
Finished pad
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Country Hill Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Durant, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys have years of experience behind them and they took great care in handling clearing my land and setting the pad site for my new trailer. Very nice men to work with."
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cow Creek Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Durant, MS and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I needed about 20 acres cleared to turn into pasture land. They came out back in February 2022, did an absolute amazing job for a great price. Will most definitely recommend them to everyone!"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arc Electrical, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Durant, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely the best! Professional and detailed work up to code and passed inspections easy! Prices are very good too. Used them on 14 dispensaries we built"
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Light pole

+7

Response time5 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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