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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Wiggins, 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."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Barefields Land Clearing Co
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Serving Wiggins, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job on clearing some trees & bushes, will hire him again when the back area is dry and clear more in the back of the property. Will recommend to friends !!"
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+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
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Southern Specialties Contracting LLC
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Serving Wiggins, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"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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Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC
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Serving Wiggins, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

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