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Hibbs Construction
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hibbs Land Clearing & Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Response time10 hrs
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A-1 Contractors of Louisiana, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

A-1 Contractors of Louisiana, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

Response time30 mins
DLee Trucking
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

If you need a demolition and trucking service provider, get in touch with DTD Trucking. High-quality services, really good prices and attitude which deserves admiration.\n\nWe serve in New Orleans, LA, Garden District VA; Gretna LA; Estelle LA; Belle Chasse LA; Jefferson LA; and the surrounding areas.\n\nTrucking Service, Demolition Service, Concrete Demolition, Demolition Contractor, Trucking Contractor\nTree Cutting Services, Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Demolition Service, Trucking Company, Trucking Service, Hauling Service,\n\nFor more information visit our website: https://dtdtruckingla.com/

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Leighton's Construction Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Leighton's Construction Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

WJ Construction
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. You will find us to be competitively priced, with close attention to the details of each and every project. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references.

Response time5 hrs
Delta South Bulkheading and Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.\n\n\n

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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.

The New Orleans, LA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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