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Legacy Landworks
4.9(
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Serving Houston, 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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Ground Pounders
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Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"We did a lot of research to compare pricing and the quality of work because we have had other jobs that we contracted out that we were not happy with and everyone I spoke to said he did a great job. I think its because he is passionate about his work."
Hidden Space
Hidden Space
Hidden Space
Hidden Space
Pine Tree Restoration

+14

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Silver Leaf Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Silver Leaf Construction is able to handle various industrial and residential construction projects. With over 25 years of experience, we can handle basically any outdoor job. We can clear, clean it up, excavate it, smooth it, build it and maintain it. By exceeding expectations and earning your trust, Silver Leaf Construction is committed to establishing long term client relationships. Hopefully, client satisfaction will be attained by our integrity, performance and job value. Call us today!

Roberts Paving & Construction, LLP
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Serving Houston, 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
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Serving Houston, 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

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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