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Elevated Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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
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CW Land Services LLC
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

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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 rate85%
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
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Serving Terry, 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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Mid State Welding and Construction, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My 2 acre farm pond developed a large hole in the dam and prevented the pond from maintaining a good water level. Mid-State repaired the hole and cleared the dam of trees and shrubs, and sloped the dam which has allowed me to keep it clear with a riding mower. Grass has grown back and pond looks great. Service was very prompt and professionally done. I recommend them to all my friends needing dirt and Dozer work."
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Robinson Springs demo

+16

Response time12 hrs
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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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