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Briley Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Simsboro, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg and his outstanding crew of professionals arrived and went right to work. They had that monster dead tree sectioned and on the ground in no time. It fell right we're they said it would and missed three outbuildings that we were concerned about. They were proficient, efficient, and cleaned up the whole area. The price was one we could manage and I would have them back Ina heartbeat. All in All, the best.Jim Button....."
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Parks Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Simsboro, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"David Parks and his team removed some trees that had fallen during one of the hurricanes. Our yard was undisturbed by his equipment, and David was able to remove all evidence of debris from the storm. You can trust the Parks Land Service team to treat your property as their own and leave it better than they found it."
Response time1 day
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Hackley Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
42
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Serving Simsboro, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They promptly took care of the demolition. The customer service was excellent. We had never hired a demo company before and they helped advise us through the process."
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Thompson 2 Dirt Work, LLC
4.5(
15
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Serving Simsboro, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Iâ d recommend Thompson 2 Dirtwork to anyone .. they know exactly what they are doing and they get it done quickly and with a fair price and also really friendly folks ! great experience overall Iâ ll definitely be using them again for future projects"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Simsboro, 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 Simsboro, LA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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