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Avatar for Barefields Land Clearing Co
Barefields Land Clearing Co
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kiln, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner was honest, reasonably priced and very hardworking. I hired him for land clearing and he did an excellent job. I will definitely hire him/his company again if I ever have a need in the future.."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Southern Specialties Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Kiln, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Tyler and his crew did a great job! Did the necessary prep work, added soil, leveled the yard, cut around my landscape plants, and were very careful. Highly recommend Southern Specialties Contracting!"
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Avatar for Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC
Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Kiln, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have relied on Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC for years to fulfill our property's gravel requirements. As a reputable family-owned business, they consistently offer competitive pricing and exceptional service. Their punctual deliveries and diverse range of materials make them a pleasure to work with, ensuring they are always our first point of contact for any project."
Clear debris from lot
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Crum Enterprises
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kiln, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 20 + years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.\n

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

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.

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