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Avatar for Elevated Excavation LLC
Elevated Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elevated Excavation did an outstanding job from start to finish. Great communication, professional equipment, and fast turnaround time. The crew showed up on time, kept the property clean, and delivered quality work exactly as promised. If you need land clearing, demolition, excavation, or storm cleanup services, I highly recommend Elevated Excavation."
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
Start of Job
Job Completion

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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CW Land Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Austin did an excellent job with regrading , re-sloping, and him and his crew also redid my driveway for me. I highly satisfied with the work he has done! I will use his service again for the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Drainage project
Drainage project
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Proscape LLC
3.4(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Does excellent work, very easy to with. Work is 10/10 will use again with hesitation."
Landscape-Pool
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Bates Land And Timber
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bates Land and Timber 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.

Response time2 days
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Cooper's Plumbing Service LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

"Seemed to go smoothly. David was efficient, pleasant, cleaned up as necessary."
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+7

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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.

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.

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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