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Circle l construction

588 Brownlee Rd, Sarah MS 38665
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Circle l construction

588 Brownlee Rd, Sarah MS 38665
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

•Excavation •Grading •brushcutting •demolition •clearing •driveways •ponds •house pads If you’re wanting work done right call me, don’t waste time taking a chance on somebody not doing it right the first time.

"Great Service!"

Cliff O on January 2025

•Excavation •Grading •brushcutting •demolition •clearing •driveways •ponds •house pads If you’re wanting work done right call me, don’t waste time taking a chance on somebody not doing it right the first time.

"Great Service!"

Cliff O on January 2025

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SCF Services

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SCF Services

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business serving east Tennessee. We have been in business since 2017. We offer Landscape services, Lighting, Concrete repair/New Concrete, Patios, Decks, Fencing, Pressure Washing, Drainage, Minor Foundation Repair, Grading, Excavation, Demolition, Flooring, Interior Renovations, Painting, Trim Carpentry and more. We have worked with high volume realtors who needed a one stop shop with good turn around time. No project is too big or small. Call us today and schedule a free estimate. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Same day service. Highly recommend."

Sam H on July 2025

We are a family owned and operated business serving east Tennessee. We have been in business since 2017. We offer Landscape services, Lighting, Concrete repair/New Concrete, Patios, Decks, Fencing, Pressure Washing, Drainage, Minor Foundation Repair, Grading, Excavation, Demolition, Flooring, Interior Renovations, Painting, Trim Carpentry and more. We have worked with high volume realtors who needed a one stop shop with good turn around time. No project is too big or small. Call us today and schedule a free estimate. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Same day service. Highly recommend."

Sam H on July 2025

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The Old Anvil

305 Mississippi 15 PO Box 803
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The Old Anvil

305 Mississippi 15 PO Box 803
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

Iron Forces Land Management

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Iron Forces Land Management

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15 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

Bunnells Construction llc

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Bunnells Construction llc

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Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.

Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.

AZ Property Solutions LLC

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AZ Property Solutions LLC

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* Professional Service * Fast Response Time * Tree Removal * Tree Trimming * Branch & Limb Removal * Both Large & Small Tree removal * Clean Up Service * Firewood * Land Clearing * Stump Removal * Excavation work

* Professional Service * Fast Response Time * Tree Removal * Tree Trimming * Branch & Limb Removal * Both Large & Small Tree removal * Clean Up Service * Firewood * Land Clearing * Stump Removal * Excavation work

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

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.

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.

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