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Terra Excavation, LLC

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Terra Excavation, LLC

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Terra Excavation LLC is an excavating, demolition and land clearing company based in Moundville Alabama serving Tuscaloosa and Hale county. We are licensed bonded and insured.

"Everything went very smooth and was done professionally."

Jonathan B on January 2025

Terra Excavation LLC is an excavating, demolition and land clearing company based in Moundville Alabama serving Tuscaloosa and Hale county. We are licensed bonded and insured.

"Everything went very smooth and was done professionally."

Jonathan B on January 2025

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C&T Excavation Services

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C&T Excavation Services

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1 years of experience

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

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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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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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!

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Kutters Land Management

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Kutters Land Management

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1 years of experience

here at Kutter's land management offers. grading, ponds, and clearing, demolition, drainage, pond repairs, erosion control, and seeding. we have years of experience in the construction industry we pride ourselves on providing quality work top of the line equipment and expertise we want to make sure you're completly satisfied

here at Kutter's land management offers. grading, ponds, and clearing, demolition, drainage, pond repairs, erosion control, and seeding. we have years of experience in the construction industry we pride ourselves on providing quality work top of the line equipment and expertise we want to make sure you're completly satisfied

C Dubb's Land Clearing

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C Dubb's Land Clearing

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At C Dubb's Land Clearing, we understand the importance of transforming raw land into a canvas that suits your vision. We are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive range of services, specializing in forestry mulching, land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and dirt work. Thank you for considering C Dubb's Land Clearing for your land transformation needs. We look forward to partnering with you and bringing your customer's vision to life. Best regards, C Dubb's Land Clearing Jack Farrell

At C Dubb's Land Clearing, we understand the importance of transforming raw land into a canvas that suits your vision. We are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive range of services, specializing in forestry mulching, land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and dirt work. Thank you for considering C Dubb's Land Clearing for your land transformation needs. We look forward to partnering with you and bringing your customer's vision to life. Best regards, C Dubb's Land Clearing Jack Farrell

Clean Slate Services LLC

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Clean Slate Services LLC

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We are a dedicated team of experts from multiple fields of excavation, grading, concrete, septic, hauling gravel, building pads, digging footers, pools and more. Give us a call for more assistance. We would love to show how we can make your next project go as efficiently as possible

We are a dedicated team of experts from multiple fields of excavation, grading, concrete, septic, hauling gravel, building pads, digging footers, pools and more. Give us a call for more assistance. We would love to show how we can make your next project go as efficiently as possible

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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