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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Ashford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Strickland Landscaping and Irrigation
Strickland Landscaping and Irrigation
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First off Iâ d like to say what an awesome company. Iâ m so pleased and happy with the work ethic these young men have. It doesnâ t get any better than George Strickland and his crew. What a excellent job they did. George had suggestions that you could not argue with. He knew exactly what needed to be done for my yard and to please me. He will be highly recommended by myself and my husband. Iâ ve never had a job done that went so smoothly. Heâ s a very fair and honest gentleman. If you hire Strickland Landscaping and Irrigation it will be the best thing you can do for yourself and your projects. Heâ s very talented and can do most anything. Thanks too George and his crew AWESOME JOB!!! Dona Schubert"
Empty Lot clean up
During
During
After
After

+10

Response time5 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Load & Go Dumpster and Junk Removal
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Our neighbor called for trash removal. He came right away on a Sunday. While he was there we asked him to come following Saturday to our house so we would have more time to get stuff up. He called the night before and confirmed. He showed up exactly what time we told him to. Super nice guy and very professional. Highly recommend!"
Matthew
Matthew
Matthew
Matthew
Junk Removal

+30

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Preferred Excavation
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can’t say enough good things about Preferred Excavation and the work they do! Very good with communication! Very reasonable and fair pricing! No surprises! I have hired them to do a second job because I was so impressed with the first job they did!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Z & Z Treez
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Courteous, task oriented, worked safely, respected our property. Cut down a 50 plus foot lightning struck pine and several large limbs over the driveway. Took extra time to shape the area over the driveway. Will definately hire them again for future tree removal."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LPT Construction, LLC
LPT Construction, LLC
4.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"The owner, Hobie, went above and beyond to make sure we were given a quality building. He was always accessible by phone when needed and answered all of my questions. It was a very professional experience and I would recommend him and his co to anyone needing this service."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Branching Out Services of NW Florida 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.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Abandoned Treasures
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Abandoned Treasures — We Haul It Away, So You Don’t Have To!\n\nGot junk? We’ve got you covered! Abandoned Treasures makes it easy to reclaim your space by hauling away unwanted furniture, appliances, household items, garage clutter, storage unit leftovers, and just about anything else you need gone.\n\nWhether you’re cleaning out a home, garage, estate, rental property, or storage unit, we do the heavy lifting from start to finish.\n\nAnd here’s what makes us different: we don’t just haul it—we hunt for the treasure hiding in the trash. Items that still have life left in them may be cleaned up, repurposed, donated, or given a second chance instead of heading straight to the landfill.\n\nYou clear the clutter. We uncover the treasures.\n\n📦 Cleanouts • Junk Removal • Storage Units • Estate Cleanouts • Furniture Removal • Appliance Removal\n\nAbandoned Treasures — One person’s junk can be another person’s treasure!

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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