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Dirty Dollars Construction, LLC

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Dirty Dollars Construction, LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dirty Dollars Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated excavation and land development company led by Philip Burnworth. Based in Mississippi, Dirty Dollars specializes in septic system installations, water line services, driveway construction, land clearing, and erosion control. With dependable heavy equipment and hands-on expertise, the team delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects — from the first dig to the final grade. Their commitment to quality, precision, and honest hard work ensures every job site is done right the first time. Call or Text Phillip today at 662-801-0033

"Very professional, very affordable, very fast! "

Barry G on December 2025

Dirty Dollars Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated excavation and land development company led by Philip Burnworth. Based in Mississippi, Dirty Dollars specializes in septic system installations, water line services, driveway construction, land clearing, and erosion control. With dependable heavy equipment and hands-on expertise, the team delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects — from the first dig to the final grade. Their commitment to quality, precision, and honest hard work ensures every job site is done right the first time. Call or Text Phillip today at 662-801-0033

"Very professional, very affordable, very fast! "

Barry G on December 2025


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Legacy Landworks

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Legacy Landworks

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A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!

"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. "

Clint D on December 2025

A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!

"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. "

Clint D on December 2025


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Dobbs & Sons Earthwurx

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Dobbs & Sons Earthwurx

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1 years of experience
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We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Cashapp Accepted We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Had water standing in the front yard and he gave me a couple options on how to fix it great company and great guy to work deal with and reasonably priced "

Paulo R on November 2025

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Cashapp Accepted We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Had water standing in the front yard and he gave me a couple options on how to fix it great company and great guy to work deal with and reasonably priced "

Paulo R on November 2025


"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."

Paula O on February 2023

Have overgrown bush or land you can't use? We can fix that at Ground Pounders. Message us or visit our website for a Forestry Mulching quote!

"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."

Paula O on February 2023


Silver Leaf Construction, LLC

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Silver Leaf Construction, LLC

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19 years of experience
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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!

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!


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


"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024


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Matthew's Landscape & Maintenance

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Matthew's Landscape & Maintenance

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

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

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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