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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
4.9(
178
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

Alabaster 7
Alabaster 6
Alabaster 5
Alabaster 4
Alabaster 3

+26

Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for R & R Outdoor Services
R & R Outdoor Services
5.0(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

R & R Outdoor Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n\n\n

Downtown Springville Deck
Downtown Springville Deck
Scenic Deck Springville
Scenic Deck Springville
Covered Deck with Disability Ramp

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
4.6(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For honest Work You Can’t Beat, Call Elite! Septic issues can be expensive and frustrating, which is why you need a team who knows what they are doing! We specialize in all drain and septic needs. We will quickly diagnose and solve all septic tank, drain, and field line issues! From unclogging pipes, to replacing entire septic and leach systems, we assure you your house will be back up and running in no time at a great price! Financing available!

Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

+24

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
4.8(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We specialize in Landscape designing as well as Irrigation repair and Install. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us today for your free estimate!

Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall - BEFORE
Patio

+7

Response time2 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for C & K Dirt Works
C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business!

Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EW Land Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

\nEW Land Services is a locally owned and operated fencing and landscaping company, we focus on quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and honest customer relationships. Specializing in top of the line wooden fences, land clearing, retaining walls, grading, backfilling and erosion control. We can handle everything on your bigger multi phase projects while staying in compliance with federal, state, city, ADEM, and any other regulations. EW Land Services is committed to helping homeowners and businesses improve the beauty, privacy, functionality and value of their properties.

Fishing pier / boat dock
Fishing pier / boat dock
Fishing pier / boat dock
Fishing pier / boat dock
4’ shadow box fence

+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Frontier Land Development
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to my Page, My name is Campbell and I own Frontier Development. We specialize in steel and excavation. The difference between us is in the details. We offer in house CAD design for custom projects when it comes to structural and cosmetic fabrication. On our excavation side we offer full on landscape services as well as clearing and grading large scale pasture.

Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Newcombs Dirt Works
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mon-Fri 8a-5pm\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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