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Preferred Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I can’t say enough good things about Preferred Excavation and the work they do! Very good with communication! Very reasonable and fair pricing! No surprises! I have hired them to do a second job because I was so impressed with the first job they did!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Murphy Tree L.L.C.
4.8(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"We had a tree with an open knot that was rotting the tree from the inside out. This made for a dangerous situation for a future storm that would have brought the tree down causing severe damage. Murphy tree service had the time that afternoon while they were finishing a job on our street. They took the tree down very efficiently and cleaned up behind themselves. They are personable and professional throughout the job. When you want a job done right at a fair price call Murphy tree service."
Response time7 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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South Henry Construction & Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"SHC did an outstanding job with site prep and construction of 40'x60' shop. Great results with entry aprons and door's. Highly recommend for affordable, excellent results."
Commercial Asphalt Paving
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
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LPT Construction, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: Quick response

"The owner, Hobie, went above and beyond to make sure we were given a quality building. He was always accessible by phone when needed and answered all of my questions. It was a very professional experience and I would recommend him and his co to anyone needing this service."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC is committed to excellence in 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.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ronnie Roland, LLC dba R&R Backhoe, Dozier, & Septic Services
5.0(
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Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Credit card accepted

R&R Backhoe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Finlay Hill Land Services and Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dothan, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Finlay Hill Land Services and Construction LLC is committed to excellence in 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.

Response time2 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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