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Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
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Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
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20 years of experience

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!


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Bosack 67 Dirt & Gravel

254 Twin Lakes Dr
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Bosack 67 Dirt & Gravel

254 Twin Lakes Dr
4.88(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was very easy to contact. He communicated well and everything was done as expected. The project was completed very quickly."

Jennifer H on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was very easy to contact. He communicated well and everything was done as expected. The project was completed very quickly."

Jennifer H on April 2025


"Project was done fairly quickly "

VERNON W on September 2025

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC is a full service licensed Alabama Contractor providing land clearing, demolition, excavation, and storm water entity serving the Southeastern United States.

"Project was done fairly quickly "

VERNON W on September 2025


We specialize in making sure our customers get the best work and services needed to ensure we get as many customers as possible




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Dirty boyzz landscaping llc

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Dirty boyzz landscaping llc

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6 years of experience

I'm 34 yrs old and I been doing landscaping for about 10 yrs and I'm dedicated and determined and I do my work like I would won't my home to look so I can lay down at night and sleep peacefully

I'm 34 yrs old and I been doing landscaping for about 10 yrs and I'm dedicated and determined and I do my work like I would won't my home to look so I can lay down at night and sleep peacefully


Timothy Hoover

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Timothy Hoover

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7 years of experience

Specializing in the clearing of raw land. Our services also include structure demolition, land drainage solutions, tree cutting, brush cutting and gravel driveway installation (land access). We do not offer Landscaping services (eg. Sod, Retaining Walls, lawncare)

Specializing in the clearing of raw land. Our services also include structure demolition, land drainage solutions, tree cutting, brush cutting and gravel driveway installation (land access). We do not offer Landscaping services (eg. Sod, Retaining Walls, lawncare)


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


20 years+ experience in excavation experience. We dig pools, land clearing, lawn care or any land needs.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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