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Avatar for Thompson Contracting and Service, LLC
Thompson Contracting and Service, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric was very helpful and assured me that Cody could come out to connect my Buddy meter to my irrigation system. While Cody was here he was able to help me with one other need I had in my flower bed. I would recommend Thompson Service. 10 out of 10 👍 Trustworthy and dependable."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Green Rock Solutions
4.9(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chad and his crew were wonderful! They installed a concrete pad for parking, a stamped patio in the backyard, new stamped concrete walkway, as well as landscaping, grading and new sod. They listened to our needs, budget and made our backyard like an oasis. Highly recommend."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Creative Dreamscape Plus
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a retaining wall built on my ravine. I contacted Ken Mathis at Creative Dreamscapes Plus to build it. He also agreed to pressure wash my house, porches and stain a new deck. He also also painted my porches. He listed a fair price. In the meantime I decided to have my house inspected to make sure everything was okay. The home inspector gave me a booklet of all the issues that needed attention. I was apprehensive about hiring different workers to do the various jobs since I have been overcharged a number of times in the past 2 years. I am a 81 year old woman. I asked Ken if he would be able to repair everything on the list. He said yes and I was so relieved and appreciative. Ken Mathis employees Robert and Grady and their crew did outstanding work. I couldnt have been more pleased. They were competent, professional , punctual and polite."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Southern Outdoor Solutions Landscaping LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing Experience with SOS Landscaping! I couldn't be happier with the work SOS Landscaping did on my property. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was professional, punctual, and incredibly skilled. They transformed my yard into a beautiful, functional space that exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail, communication, and overall quality of work was top-notch. I highly recommend SOS Landscaping to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping services!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Wildgray Landworks, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WildGray went above and beyond with removing my old sod and laying down new sod, yard was eroded from Sally and we put the pressure on them to get it done. Looks so good and we are really happy. All the neighbors coming by to take a look. Would recommend to anybody. Very down to earth and professional."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Catalina Land Management LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Everything was exceptional, from the start of the discussion to the end of the deal. Daniel went over and beyond in explaining every detail and made the experience easier to understand and navigate. The job was exactly what we wanted, plus more. Highly recommend Daniel at Catalina!!!"
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Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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