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Tractor Services
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Serving Gloster, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very quick response, on time, and hauled off several large heavy items that wasn't part of the quote and didn't charge me extra. Friendly, polite, professional."
Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
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Serving Gloster, 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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Rimes Excavating and Dozer Work
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Serving Gloster, 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

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

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.

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