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Southern Dirt LLC.

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Southern Dirt LLC.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024

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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC

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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC, was founded in 2006. We have over 14 years of experience in both residential and commercial tree services. We offer a full line of tree services with a specialization in dangerous tree removal. There is no job too big or too small. All of our work is guaranteed. We also offer free estimates. Give us a call today!

"A couple of weeks ago Cornerstone removed several trees and trimmed several more. Dave and his crew were fantastic. They have outstanding equipment and are very organized in their work. The most impressive part of the job was how they cleaned up everything. They were the only ones who responded to my call. Their was very fair. I would highly recommend Cornerstone for your needs. Leo Poyss Medford "

Leo P on June 2025

Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC, was founded in 2006. We have over 14 years of experience in both residential and commercial tree services. We offer a full line of tree services with a specialization in dangerous tree removal. There is no job too big or too small. All of our work is guaranteed. We also offer free estimates. Give us a call today!

"A couple of weeks ago Cornerstone removed several trees and trimmed several more. Dave and his crew were fantastic. They have outstanding equipment and are very organized in their work. The most impressive part of the job was how they cleaned up everything. They were the only ones who responded to my call. Their was very fair. I would highly recommend Cornerstone for your needs. Leo Poyss Medford "

Leo P on June 2025

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Cahaba Services, LLC

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Cahaba Services, LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

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!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024

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!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024

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Cahaba Land Services

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Cahaba Land Services

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing 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!

"Shannon is a life saver. The company is very professional, reliable and cost effective. They showed up when I needed them and knocked out a huge project for my company at one of our sites. I highly recommend this company to all property management companies who have capex projects now and in the future."

Stacy B on September 2025

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing 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!

"Shannon is a life saver. The company is very professional, reliable and cost effective. They showed up when I needed them and knocked out a huge project for my company at one of our sites. I highly recommend this company to all property management companies who have capex projects now and in the future."

Stacy B on September 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!

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

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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