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Avatar for C & L Bulldozing
C & L Bulldozing
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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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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Key Land Solutions
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Logistics nightmare that was 100% my fault. KLS was patient and made sure my job got done no matter how difficult. Quality of service was 5/5 and customer service working with me to get the job done 12/10. Highly recommend."
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Excel Lawn Care
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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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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White Shovel Inc
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"I purchased this landscape design package through Groupon. They came to my house three times: the first was to get an idea of what I wanted and to take photos of and measure the areas. They showed me the images during the second visit and asked if they needed to be changed. I received a quote for the work during the third visit, as well as digital images. They did not pressure me into purchasing landscape services and were very good about telling me which services should be performed by other companies because it would be less expensive to do so. 

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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We needed a few trees cut and removed. Huntsville Tree Pros gave us a free estimate and had the best price. They showed up on time and had the work completed in the timeline we discussed. We highly recommend and will be using them again soon!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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