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Thompson Contracting and Services, LLC
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Eric and Cody were super knowledgeable and found the problems quickly! They saved the day and saved $$$ for me that I would have surely had to pay for repairs!"
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Thompson Contracting and Service, LLC
4.8(
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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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Green Rock Solutions
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time8 hrs
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Creative Dreamscape Plus
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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"Creative Scape did a tremendous job. The gentleman who installed my brick pavers for a platform in the front and back of my deck did an excellent job. They also installed a drainage system from my front downspout to the back. They were very professional and very courteous. They also laid sod and transformed my yard into a beautiful area. I want to thank Ken from Creative Scape and the guy who did the work. A big thank you, and I will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Southern Outdoor Solutions Landscaping LLC
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Wildgray Landworks, LLC
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"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."
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Greentech Forestry and Tree Removal
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff and his crew went above and beyond our expectations. They trimmed over 30 trees for us and opened up our view of the water. They also cut down several damaged trees with absolute precision. The price was very reasonable. After seeing their work, my neighbors hired them."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Catalina Land Management LLC
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Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"To hire Daniel and his company Catalina Land Management to clear about six acres in the middle of 13 acres on my property in DeFuniak Florida. They did an outstanding job and within a week I had five acre plot graded out smoothly with next to no extra roots left to pick up. Site was clean no trash or debris left behind. I wish I could say the same about the company that built the home. Will definitely work with them again if ever needed in the future"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

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.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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