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Avatar for Briscoe Contracting & Land Development
Briscoe Contracting & Land Development
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Job was done professionally and with a quick turnaround time."
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A&W Property Solutions, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

A&W Property Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Roberts Paving & Construction, LLP
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, 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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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakland, 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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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dirty Dollars Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional services. Land clearing, site preparation and septic installation, they do it all and do it right. Great company."
Response time5 hrs
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The Old Anvil
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakland, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

"Noah is a very professional young man that has a great understanding on how to perfect a existing mechanical operation. We have also used him to design new electrical conveyors & sorters for the packing operation. lots of talent with this guy! Give him a shout."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Choice Land Development, LLP
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a new house built with no landscaping and the property had deteriorated into mud over the winter. They repaired and built up the driveway with gravel then limestone and built a berm in the back to stop and divert the runoff. Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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