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Avatar for Masterpiece Builders
Masterpiece Builders
4.5(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"So glad I chose this company to stain our wood fence. David did an excellent job! He was very courteous and answered all my questions. He provided stain samples to assist in my color choice. I highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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C&M Excavating, LLC
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Franccescolly's Concrete
4.8(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This pro did a fantastic job on my project. From the eatimating to planning to the installation was a great experience. Good old fashioned customer service is the foundation of everything this pro does. I would not have gotten a better job or more timely completion from any other pro. Don't hesitate to consider this pro for a variety of services provided. I assure you it will be done with highest standards of quality, in a timely manner and at a fair price. I could not be more pleased with the wood fence job. It makes my property look great and will be safe and secure for my dog and the grandkids. Well done!!!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Decatur, 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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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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A & D TREE and LANDSCAPING SERVICE
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with the work. They are a crew of go-getters. They arrive early in the morning and immediately got busy. They took down 4 fairly large trees and did all the clean up in a day and 1/2. The price was very reasonable and they were careful with the property around the task at hand. I will definitely use them again."
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Key Land Solutions
4.9(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with Key Land Solutions and the work they did. They removed an old freezer from my garage in a timely manner and the guys were very kind and respectful. I will definitely use that business again."
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Premium lawn care
Premium lawn care
Premium lawn care
Premium lawn care

+15

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They grated my drive to smooth out the ruts. And cut ditches to divert water from washing it out again. Then they brought out gravel and spread it on the driveway they even put gravel on my extra parking area. I will be using C&K Dirt Works in the future. They were very professional and did an excellent job."
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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White Shovel Inc
4.1(
153
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I purchased this landscape design package through Groupon. They came to my house three times: the first was to get an idea of what I wanted and to take photos of and measure the areas. They showed me the images during the second visit and asked if they needed to be changed. I received a quote for the work during the third visit, as well as digital images. They did not pressure me into purchasing landscape services and were very good about telling me which services should be performed by other companies because it would be less expensive to do so. 

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Downspout piped under landscape edging
Landscaping Project
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Beautiful bracketed center piece raises canopy to prevent travel area shrubs from growing on each other for years to come

+42

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC
4.9(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Kiplin Frew does a great job! He is honest, straightforward, and offers fair rates!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frontier Land Development
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an excellent job. Spent a day on a dozen and my lot looked great. Highly recommend this company."
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Residential Landscaping

+13

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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