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Masterpiece Builders
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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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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All American Vidal Contracting LLC
4.4(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Key Land Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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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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Excel Lawn Care
4.6(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job. I have been using Jasper and his team for several years, and they are vey reliable and do very good work. Jasper is always engaged and inspects the work to make sure everything is in order. Highly recommend."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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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!"
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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.

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.

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

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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. 

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