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Elevated Excavation LLC
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"We recently worked with Elevated Excavation LLC and we?re very impressed with their professionalism and quality of work. The team was reliable showed up on time and completed the project efficiently Communication was clear throughout the entire process and they made sure everything was done right the first time. The job site was kept clean and organized, which we really appreciated. I would highly recommend Elevated Excavation LLC to anyone looking for dependable excavation services."
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Sandhill Services
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Offers commercial services

"Sandhill services came out to my place and redid my entire driveway. 3/4 long of a gravel road. It beads water off like never before and has not gotten the first pothole since they came. They came out and got straight to work. Also very competitively priced. I would recommend them 100/10 percent to anyone needing some work done"
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+3

Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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CW Land Services LLC
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"I hired Austin with CW Land Services LLC to come do some grading in my backyard in order to prep for sodding. There were multiple uneven sections and ruts throughout the area from large equipment during the construction of my home. I now have a flat surface to lay sod. Austin was thorough and professional throughout the job. I would recommend him for any and all Dirtwork. Thanks Austin!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scotty has provided his services for 2 of my projects. One was a bridge across a creek so I could reach some acreage I did not have access to. The other was rip rap around a pond dam to eliminate erosion. Both were excellent, on time and in budgets. Definitely use him again."
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Proscape LLC
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Proscape did a great job. I have used them for multiple projects. They’ve done everything from Irrigation system installation to drainage to General cleanup and improvement for us. Very reasonable pricing and a do what they say they are going to do which is pretty tremendous in today’s world!"
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Precision Landworks
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew Bailey came out and added an irrigation zone. His bid was in line with my budget. He plans on returning to repair the section of lawn with sod at no cost to me. I highly recommend him. He also listened to me which was extremely important."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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