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Mercy Earthworks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Douglas, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mercy Earthworks LLC's debris removal service was a lifesaver! I recently had a major clean-up project, and they handled everything with impressive efficiency. The team was punctual, professional, and took great care to remove all the debris, leaving the site spotless. Their pricing was fair, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend their debris removal service for anyone needing a reliable and hassle-free solution."
CLEARING & EXCAVATION
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
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C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
20
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Serving Douglas, 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 time11 hrs
Response rate97%
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
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Serving Douglas, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We are extremely satisfied with the tree trimming service. The crew was professional, efficient, and did an outstanding job. They paid attention to detail, cleaned up thoroughly afterward, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Our trees look great, and we truly appreciate the hard work and care they put into the job. Highly recommend!"
We Do Trees
We Do Trees
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Harris Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Douglas, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Harris Landworks removed grown up shrubs and moved large rock landscaping from backyard, making it more manageable for me to mow up to the house. I am very pleased with the professional way this work was done. The cost was very reasonable also."
Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Dirt Removal
New to Angi

Serving Douglas, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. With more than 10 years experience, you can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Response time2 days
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Frontier Land Development
New to Angi

Serving Douglas, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\nWelcome 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 Clear and Grade
Land Clear and Grade
Full Landscape
Land Clear and Grade
Full Landscape

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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