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Avatar for C & L Bulldozing
C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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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VVM Earthworks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

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3C Land Design
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With years of experience, 3C Land Design is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

Response time3 days
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Collinwood Excavation
4.3(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a good job demoing and hauling off old tornado shelter, pool deck, and old shed full of junk."
Pool Prep & Backfill
Lot clearing
Pool Grading
Bushhogging
Basement Dig

+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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DeBoer Dirt and Land
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a fantastic job. Would definitely hire him again."
Burnt house
Burnt house
Cleared and leveled to home owners preference.
Finished to desired grade.
House demolition

+39

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BCB Farms
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cloverdale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honest. Hard working. Does what he says heâ s going to do and is fair on pricing. Already have recommended him to several others!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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 type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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