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Avatar for MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC

4.81(
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MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC

4.81(
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Customers say: True professional
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC is a full service licensed Alabama Contractor providing land clearing, demolition, excavation, and storm water entity serving the Southeastern United States.

"Project was done fairly quickly "

VERNON W on September 2025

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC is a full service licensed Alabama Contractor providing land clearing, demolition, excavation, and storm water entity serving the Southeastern United States.

"Project was done fairly quickly "

VERNON W on September 2025

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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
16
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Super Service Award
2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025

We take pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025

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Lily Rose

5.00(
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Lily Rose

5.00(
5
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2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

4.88(
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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2006 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022

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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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1985 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

Cabrera Professional Tree Services

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Cabrera Professional Tree Services

New on AngiNew on Angi
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2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.69(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Huntsville and Madison County was established in 1963 and has been family owned since that time. Roto-Rooter Plumbers is customer oriented, delivering quality same day service, with most calls scheduled within two hours. The current owners, David and Deborra Byrd, understand the value of commitment to their community comes from honest relationships and hard work. Roto-Rooter Plumbers strives to deliver the best service at the best value.

"They were professional."

Suzette M on April 2022

Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Huntsville and Madison County was established in 1963 and has been family owned since that time. Roto-Rooter Plumbers is customer oriented, delivering quality same day service, with most calls scheduled within two hours. The current owners, David and Deborra Byrd, understand the value of commitment to their community comes from honest relationships and hard work. Roto-Rooter Plumbers strives to deliver the best service at the best value.

"They were professional."

Suzette M on April 2022

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H C Blake Co

4.46(
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H C Blake Co

4.46(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1884 years of experience

Way back in 1884, Hall C and J.W. Blake started our company with two men, a horse and a wagon, and the idea that good service at a reasonable price would be the basis for a successful business venture, THEY WERE RIGHT! Today we strive to keep the same standard of care with our customers as we did in 1884 and hope to continue another 130 years serving this and the surrounding communities!

"James Clements was sensational. He came, evaluated our heat and air. It was the fan motor. He took care of it within 24 hours. He was very knowledgeable and impressive. I will request him for future needs."

Frances G on November 2023

Way back in 1884, Hall C and J.W. Blake started our company with two men, a horse and a wagon, and the idea that good service at a reasonable price would be the basis for a successful business venture, THEY WERE RIGHT! Today we strive to keep the same standard of care with our customers as we did in 1884 and hope to continue another 130 years serving this and the surrounding communities!

"James Clements was sensational. He came, evaluated our heat and air. It was the fan motor. He took care of it within 24 hours. He was very knowledgeable and impressive. I will request him for future needs."

Frances G on November 2023

BOBBY TERRY CO

4.58(
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BOBBY TERRY CO

4.58(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

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G.I. Joe Gear

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G.I. Joe Gear

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2022 years of experience

We specialize in fencing installs, services, and repairs-- for all types of fencing. We also Bush Hogging and junk removal. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic! My gate has never worked better! Joe was awesome! He explained everything in detail, providing a great estimate and showed up when he said he would and showed me the finished work. He even went above and beyond the scope of work! Couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend! ☺️"

Jay L on October 2024

We specialize in fencing installs, services, and repairs-- for all types of fencing. We also Bush Hogging and junk removal. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic! My gate has never worked better! Joe was awesome! He explained everything in detail, providing a great estimate and showed up when he said he would and showed me the finished work. He even went above and beyond the scope of work! Couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend! ☺️"

Jay L on October 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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