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Opulent Professional Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Opulent Professional Services, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please give us a call today! Serious Inquiries only please.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Logan's Tree Service
4.8(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Logan's Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

Tree Trimming/Removal
Tree Trimming/Removal
Tree Trimming/Removal
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Louisiana Dirt Logistics LLC
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Completed Projects
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+3

Response time1 day
Bayouside Outfitters
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project.\nCash and Zelle preferred

Response time12 hrs
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Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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

4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St
4617 Johnston St

+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Black Widow Outdoor Services, LLC
4.6(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We have been in business since 2016, offering complete outdoor excavating.You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Erath, LA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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