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Avatar for A.P Land Management
A.P Land Management
4.9(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frontier Land Development
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to my Page, My name is Campbell and I own Frontier Development. We specialize in steel and excavation. The difference between us is in the details. We offer in house CAD design for custom projects when it comes to structural and cosmetic fabrication. On our excavation side we offer full on landscape services as well as clearing and grading large scale pasture.

Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping

+15

64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Matt Loveless Construction and Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Matt Loveless Construction and Tree Service 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 time1 hour
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Green Clearing & Grading
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

Family business that has being farming and doing dirt work for years. We can take an over grown peice of property and can clear it and plant your pastures. Build you a pond or even build your driveways an house/barn pad and build a fence to keep all your animals in or anything unwanted out. We even have the equipment to maintain the property for you if wanted.We will do it all small or big.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

Baker Farms
Wendling property
Teresa’s property
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gregory Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gregory Landscaping is committed to excellence 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. We have been in business since 2014, and our accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business\n\n

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MP Wiggins Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

I am from the area originally, served in the Air Force from 2011 to 2017 and have been taking over the family construction business ever since. I am a general contractor by trade with an extensive portfolio and mini mini references. I do, however, like to take on smaller projects to fill in the gaps between the longer ones so don’t hesitate to reach. Thank you.

Barndominium
Barndominium
Barndominium
Barndominium
Barndominium

+20

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lara & Son Lawn care
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

I’ve been working in landscaping for 5-6 years with my father and he has more than 20 years of experience in landscaping. We are a family owned business and my father has worked for two landscaping companies and those companies are Montgomery landscaping and Golden Landscapes. We've done irrigation and drainage work in multiple locations in alabama, we also do trimming, mulch, and straw. We do work in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Millbrook, Alabaster, and any other city in the state of Alabama. We are very well versed in trimming ,irrigation and drainage systems, and laying sod and installing shrubs, trees and flowers. We take pride in our work and we cater to every aspect of what the client asks of us and we always ask for the clients opinion of the project before we finish. I believe we should be hired because of are amazing work ethic and experience we have in doing landscaping and our top priority will be to satisfy all clients with any project they have for us to complete.

McKnight's Total Landscape, LLC
4.9(
211
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Site Manager Carl McKnight exceeded every commitment he made: timeline for irrigation repair, quality of repair, and cost. He personally ensured the excavation work was timely completed. He kept his commitment to the quoted price. He did a beautiful job of laying out the pipe and nicely finished the groundwork."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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