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Shetler Excavating LLC

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Shetler Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you. No job is too big or too small.

"They done a good job and they were very nice."

Rose G on October 2023

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you. No job is too big or too small.

"They done a good job and they were very nice."

Rose G on October 2023


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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.



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Contracting Alabama Oncall

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Contracting Alabama Oncall

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47 years of experience

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.


Hutchins Backhoe & Septic Service

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Hutchins Backhoe & Septic Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Lake Martin, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Alexander City and Talladega Areas for 5 Years. Septic tank installation, cleaning, jetting, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, etc. We have portable toilets for any event or events.

Serving Lake Martin, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Alexander City and Talladega Areas for 5 Years. Septic tank installation, cleaning, jetting, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, etc. We have portable toilets for any event or events.


Blue Water Paradise, Inc

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Blue Water Paradise, Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.



Lake Martin Storm Shelters

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Lake Martin Storm Shelters

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sales and installation of above ground, below ground and community storm shelters all in several sizes. We service the entire state of Alabama. We are licensed and insured. All our shelters are FEMA compliant.

Sales and installation of above ground, below ground and community storm shelters all in several sizes. We service the entire state of Alabama. We are licensed and insured. All our shelters are FEMA compliant.



Ingram Paving

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Ingram Paving

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109 years of experience

Ingram Paving is a family owned and operated business providing commercial and residential paving services for over 20 years. We have grown into the most versatile and successful full service paving and site operation in the Shoals area. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship and create a pleasing result that will last for years to come. Let us come out and give you an onsite free no obligation estimate by one of our skilled professionals.

Ingram Paving is a family owned and operated business providing commercial and residential paving services for over 20 years. We have grown into the most versatile and successful full service paving and site operation in the Shoals area. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship and create a pleasing result that will last for years to come. Let us come out and give you an onsite free no obligation estimate by one of our skilled professionals.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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