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Preferred Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Enterprise, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I hired this outstanding excavation contractor to clear 5 acres of raw land, develop a roadway, install a culvert and driveway, and create a wildlife trail — and I can’t recommend them enough. From day one, they treated my vision with care, patiently walking the property, listening closely, and offering smart, practical advice on every phase. They didn’t just follow instructions — they improved them, suggesting optimal grading, drainage, and trail routing to preserve nature while building function. Tree clearing was done methodically, respecting the land’s contours. The roadway is solid, accessible, and thoughtfully routed. The culvert and driveway were installed with precision, ensuring long-term durability and proper water flow. The wildlife trail was crafted with intention — preserving canopy, avoiding erosion, and blending into the woods. It’s not just a path , it’s a habitat. I’m thrilled they’ll return to help dig a pond, a centerpiece I know they’ll execute with precisio"
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Murphy Tree L.L.C.
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Serving Enterprise, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and efficient. Took down 2, 40ft tall diseased pine trees that posed imminent harm to my home. They cleaned up all debris and removed the trees in a timely manner. Throughout the process they let me know what they were doing and what and when they would complete the job. I would 💯 percent refer them for your project."
Response time7 hrs
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South Henry Construction & Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Enterprise, 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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D&j Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Enterprise, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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""I'm absolutely thrilled with the work done by D&J! The team was professional, efficient, and really listened to what I wanted. My yard has been totally transformed. I highly recommend!!!"
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Ronnie Roland, LLC dba R&R Backhoe, Dozier, & Septic Services
5.0(
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Serving Enterprise, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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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
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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