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Borries Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
78
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very pleased with the work performed. Gardens which were terribly overgrown were removed from my backyard. Fill was added to front , side, and back yard. New St. Augustine sod was installed. Old overgrown plants were removed from the front garden and were replaced with low maintenance plants. High grade mulch was also installed. Five weeks later my front, back, and side yards look wonderful! I simply followed Noah's watering instructions. Workers arrived on time and work was accomplished in a timely manner. Very satisfied with the work and the end product."
Sod Install
Sod Install
Sod Install
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Borries Landscaping LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect! I would highly recommend Borries Landscaping for any type of landscaping work. They were dependable, had competitive pricing, professional and polite. All work was done on schedule and completed as expected. I will definitely call them for all my future gardening projects."
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
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Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie
Cajun Daquiris Metairie

+60

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Fencing Systems, LLC
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time5 days
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Impressive Construction Group
5.0(
17
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Have worked with Nick and crew for about twenty years. Great quality, punctuality, honesty and integrity. My Go-To company for flooring, wall tiling, etc. Our company demands excellence and we get it from Impressive Construction."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Hauling Guys & Demolitions, LLC
4.6(
20
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Mr. Washington and his team were extremely professional and efficient. They came to clear out my father's house and demolish an old shed in the backyard. All work was performed in a very timely manner and no clean up to do!!"
Concrete
Cleaned up
Before
After
Before

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
55
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Cleaned tank OK, but did not completely clear line from house to tank, still clogging in house. Technician who was sent out was not in good health, struggled to complete the job."
Truck
Truck & Jerrys
Truck door & Jerrys
Truck
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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in New Orleans, 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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