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C & L Bulldozing
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Serving Hampton Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bosack 67 Dirt & Gravel
4.9(
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Serving Hampton Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Have used Bosack dirt and gravel twice. Had dirt graded in backyard for one job and some gravel delivered for another project. Jarvis provided quotes, kept in communication, was dependable and very professional. Highly recommend"
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Response rate90%
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Excel Lawn Care
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Serving Hampton Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was excellent. They were very thorough. The most impressive thing is that the owner, Jasper is on site to make sure the job is done right."
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
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Serving Hampton Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We needed a few trees cut and removed. Huntsville Tree Pros gave us a free estimate and had the best price. They showed up on time and had the work completed in the timeline we discussed. We highly recommend and will be using them again soon!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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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