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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

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"Green Rock Solutions showed up when they said they would and worked very efficiently. GRS completed the job as promised. The change order presented was very reasonable and represented a change to the scope of work quoted. The patio addition was professionally laid out and poured. The results were exactly what we imagined. The patio makes a great 12 x 28 (336 sq ft) enhancement to our new home."
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Creative Dreamscape Plus
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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"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 rate89%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bell Home Solutions
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I requested Robert look at what i wanted - steps on either side of my back deck to go down my sloped yard. Next thing I know we are at the Big Box store getting the needed materials…. He’s a git-R-done kind of guy. Next thing I know my problem area is more accessable. Granted, mine was a very small project, but he stayed on the project until it was a done deal. I recommend you give him an opportunity to help you on your next project."
Sugar Run
Sugar Run
Sugar Run
Sugar Run
Sugar Run

+26

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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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