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Avatar for Masterpiece Builders
Masterpiece Builders
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"He has done a wonderful job and is actually working on another project for us right now. He is very methodical and meticulous. He notifies you of any issues he may come across."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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C&M Excavating, LLC
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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All American Vidal Contracting LLC
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Wasn't sure about them at first, it took several days for them to respond, but once we got together, they were on time, responsive to my concerns and got the job done in just a few days...very satisfied with the outcome."
costum steps
concrete driveway
driveway aprains
out cropping stone sand for beach area
Brussels paver walk

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Key Land Solutions
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Keyland solutions for my lawn, they sent out a team of professionals which i can say confidently, they were well mannered, quick, and the best lawn care service i?ve ever hired. if you need you?re house done right i completely recommend them."
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+12

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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We are extremely satisfied with the tree trimming service. The crew was professional, efficient, and did an outstanding job. They paid attention to detail, cleaned up thoroughly afterward, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Our trees look great, and we truly appreciate the hard work and care they put into the job. Highly recommend!"
We Do Trees
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Delone Enterprise L.L.C.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did great work can?t believe they got it finished so quickly and highly recommended the upgraded concrete 4k psi for my drive way and no cracks"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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