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CB Mechanical
5.0(
29
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Serving Shannon, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two commodes were backing up with slow drains and kitchen sink began gurgling. I contacted Charlie to take a look at the job., he found a blockage in the main drain. He found a 24”x12” bag along with other debris stuffed in main drain. Plumbing works fine naw. Naval vet Charlie and his wife Angela ate determined and definitive pros that are determined to resolve an issue til completion Highly recommend these pros"
Installing wood flooring
Installed wood flooring
Remodeled a porch
Remodeled a porch
Remodeled a porch

+62

Response time1 day
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Legacy Landworks
4.9(
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Serving Shannon, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Site Prep
Site Prep

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ground Pounders
5.0(
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Serving Shannon, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Hidden Space
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Hidden Space
Hidden Space
Pine Tree Restoration

+14

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Roberts Paving & Construction, LLP
1.0(
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Serving Shannon, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

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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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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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