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Avatar for Murphy Tree L.L.C.

Murphy Tree L.L.C.

4.83(
6
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•Approved Pro

Murphy Tree L.L.C.

4.83(
6
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide professional tree services including trimming, removal, stump grinding, and emergency storm clean-up. Our experienced team ensures safety, quality, and efficiency. Contact us today for a free estimate and keep your property looking great!

"If you are looking for a cheap job to be done by a hack, this is not The company you want. In fact Murphy Tree was the highest of the three estimates that I received. However, They were the only one that I felt was being very honest from the beginning, knew what they were talking about and for some reason made me feel not only confident that they could do the job but also, I felt like I was not being sold the bill of goods. The tree that I had removed had been dead for a few years and was rotted through and through. When it came time to bring it down, They were not comfortable doing it with the crew that they had So they simply brought in another crew with more experience. It doesn't matter how cheap someone tells you they will do something, if they can't do it. Not getting this project done was never an option with Murphy Tree. I paid a bit more than I expected to pay but when the job was completed, I could barely tell that they were ever there. Excellent job!"

Rob G on September 2025

We provide professional tree services including trimming, removal, stump grinding, and emergency storm clean-up. Our experienced team ensures safety, quality, and efficiency. Contact us today for a free estimate and keep your property looking great!

"If you are looking for a cheap job to be done by a hack, this is not The company you want. In fact Murphy Tree was the highest of the three estimates that I received. However, They were the only one that I felt was being very honest from the beginning, knew what they were talking about and for some reason made me feel not only confident that they could do the job but also, I felt like I was not being sold the bill of goods. The tree that I had removed had been dead for a few years and was rotted through and through. When it came time to bring it down, They were not comfortable doing it with the crew that they had So they simply brought in another crew with more experience. It doesn't matter how cheap someone tells you they will do something, if they can't do it. Not getting this project done was never an option with Murphy Tree. I paid a bit more than I expected to pay but when the job was completed, I could barely tell that they were ever there. Excellent job!"

Rob G on September 2025

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South Henry Construction & Land Management

5.00(
4
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South Henry Construction & Land Management

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We 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. Call us today.

"South Henry Construction and Land Management did an absolutely outstanding job on our project! They laid asphalt millings for us and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done properly and with care. The quality of their work shows in every detail, the surface is smooth, well-graded, and looks fantastic. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to doing the job right really stood out. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone needing construction or land management services. Truly a 5-star experience from start to finish! "

sam h on September 2025

We 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. Call us today.

"South Henry Construction and Land Management did an absolutely outstanding job on our project! They laid asphalt millings for us and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done properly and with care. The quality of their work shows in every detail, the surface is smooth, well-graded, and looks fantastic. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to doing the job right really stood out. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone needing construction or land management services. Truly a 5-star experience from start to finish! "

sam h on September 2025

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LPT Construction, LLC

5.00(
3
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LPT Construction, LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Very professional. Very courteous."

Susan H on May 2023

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Very professional. Very courteous."

Susan H on May 2023

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T&S Enterprises

5.00(
2
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T&S Enterprises

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

T&S Enterprises is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Fixed my drainage problem and constructed 2 covered porches. Quality work!! "

Edwin S on July 2025

T&S Enterprises is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Fixed my drainage problem and constructed 2 covered porches. Quality work!! "

Edwin S on July 2025

Ronnie Roland, LLC dba R&R Backhoe, Dozier, & Septic Services

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Ronnie Roland, LLC dba R&R Backhoe, Dozier, & Septic Services

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"He was great"

Shawntavious R on December 2024

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.

"He was great"

Shawntavious R on December 2024

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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
7
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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
7
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.

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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
3
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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
47 years of experience

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

Exterior Dreams

4.00(
4
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Exterior Dreams

4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience

We always give free estimates. Usually on small jobs we do not require any money up front.

"We were very appreciative of the concern and measurements taken to determine where the extra downspout would be installed. We weren’t given a copy of the proposal. Mr. Allen sent someone out to do the job evidently with the wrong instructions because he put it in the wrong place. When we discovered this I tried calling him and he wouldn’t answer the phone. When he finally called 3 days later he claimed that he never said it should have gone in a different place. I knew this was going to happen. I am paying $275 for a downspout in the wrong place. Not everyone has money growing on trees. Mr. Allen is a dishonest person that we were impressed with and trusted. For two senior citizens who live on a fixed income this whole thing sucks."

Gwendolyn M on April 2024

We always give free estimates. Usually on small jobs we do not require any money up front.

"We were very appreciative of the concern and measurements taken to determine where the extra downspout would be installed. We weren’t given a copy of the proposal. Mr. Allen sent someone out to do the job evidently with the wrong instructions because he put it in the wrong place. When we discovered this I tried calling him and he wouldn’t answer the phone. When he finally called 3 days later he claimed that he never said it should have gone in a different place. I knew this was going to happen. I am paying $275 for a downspout in the wrong place. Not everyone has money growing on trees. Mr. Allen is a dishonest person that we were impressed with and trusted. For two senior citizens who live on a fixed income this whole thing sucks."

Gwendolyn M on April 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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