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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025

We take pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025

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Dega Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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Dega Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We offer over 10 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in grading, resloping, and excavation work. We are licensed and insured, and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired Shawn and company to clean up 5 acres in Scottsboro. The previous company came in stole my wood and left a disaster that caused flooding and slope damage. Shawn came in at a affordable price, cleared, resloped and planted and in less than a week and made it beautiful. This was a huge job since the previous company used a logging compay to come in and steal the wood. When we caught them it was too late but they left in a hurry and left droped trees and loggs everywhere. We had terrible wash out and property you could not even enjoy. Shawn came in and fixed it and called keeping in touch every day they were working and the men he sent to work were wonderful. Walter and his son were professional and extreamly friendly, I really missed them when they were done. We have hired him for more work. They are wonderful! I have before and after pictures if you want to call me 440-949-2106, I will be glad to show anyone interested. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT JOB Becky and John"

Charlene W on March 2021

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We offer over 10 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in grading, resloping, and excavation work. We are licensed and insured, and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired Shawn and company to clean up 5 acres in Scottsboro. The previous company came in stole my wood and left a disaster that caused flooding and slope damage. Shawn came in at a affordable price, cleared, resloped and planted and in less than a week and made it beautiful. This was a huge job since the previous company used a logging compay to come in and steal the wood. When we caught them it was too late but they left in a hurry and left droped trees and loggs everywhere. We had terrible wash out and property you could not even enjoy. Shawn came in and fixed it and called keeping in touch every day they were working and the men he sent to work were wonderful. Walter and his son were professional and extreamly friendly, I really missed them when they were done. We have hired him for more work. They are wonderful! I have before and after pictures if you want to call me 440-949-2106, I will be glad to show anyone interested. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT JOB Becky and John"

Charlene W on March 2021

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DigForce Excavation

5.00(
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DigForce Excavation

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to DigForce Excavation! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Very hard worker, diligent, careful"

Ron G on December 2025

Welcome to DigForce Excavation! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Very hard worker, diligent, careful"

Ron G on December 2025

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B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

4.17(
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B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

4.17(
29
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Customers say: Quick response
68 years of experience

Since 1958, B-Dry has been committed to making sure your basement or crawlspace is solid and dry. At B-Dry, you have the strength of a large, national organization standing behind the personalized service of your local B-Dry office. In addition, we don't use contractors or sub-contractors for our work. All of our crews are trained professionals and are employees of B-Dry.

"I had an absolutely terrible experience with this company and strongly suggest you stay away from them. I paid thousands of dollars for a French drain to be installed in my backyard and to have my gutters connected to it ? the goal was to keep water away from my foundation. One of their employees almost passed out in my backyard, and I was about to call 911. The manager refused to let him go home, and another worker quit on the spot because he didn?t like how his coworker was being mistreated. The next time they came out, one of the guys asked me what he was supposed to be doing because he had no idea. I had to stand over them and constantly micromanage to prevent more mistakes ? they clearly weren?t prepared or trained for the job. After paying thousands, nothing changed. My issue was never fixed, and I completely wasted my money. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this company!"

Darrius S on October 2025

Since 1958, B-Dry has been committed to making sure your basement or crawlspace is solid and dry. At B-Dry, you have the strength of a large, national organization standing behind the personalized service of your local B-Dry office. In addition, we don't use contractors or sub-contractors for our work. All of our crews are trained professionals and are employees of B-Dry.

"I had an absolutely terrible experience with this company and strongly suggest you stay away from them. I paid thousands of dollars for a French drain to be installed in my backyard and to have my gutters connected to it ? the goal was to keep water away from my foundation. One of their employees almost passed out in my backyard, and I was about to call 911. The manager refused to let him go home, and another worker quit on the spot because he didn?t like how his coworker was being mistreated. The next time they came out, one of the guys asked me what he was supposed to be doing because he had no idea. I had to stand over them and constantly micromanage to prevent more mistakes ? they clearly weren?t prepared or trained for the job. After paying thousands, nothing changed. My issue was never fixed, and I completely wasted my money. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this company!"

Darrius S on October 2025

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Innovative Contractors, LLC

4.60(
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Innovative Contractors, LLC

4.60(
10
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Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience

Innovative Contractors,LLC works mostly with experienced and trustworthy sub-contractors with background and referral confirmation available to customers at any time.Our company has the knowledge and technology in tools, software, and codes for detailed scope of work completion. No additional charges will occur to customers without a detailed change order signed by both parties.

Innovative Contractors,LLC works mostly with experienced and trustworthy sub-contractors with background and referral confirmation available to customers at any time.Our company has the knowledge and technology in tools, software, and codes for detailed scope of work completion. No additional charges will occur to customers without a detailed change order signed by both parties.

American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
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American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
15
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Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024

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Hancock Construction

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Hancock Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service general contractor specializing in residential and commercial new construction, new additions, restoration, kitchens and bathrooms.

We are a full service general contractor specializing in residential and commercial new construction, new additions, restoration, kitchens and bathrooms.

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ACE Tree Experts

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ACE Tree Experts

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

ACE Tree Experts is your all service tree company we can handle all your needs. . We accept Cash, Visa, & MasterCard

ACE Tree Experts is your all service tree company we can handle all your needs. . We accept Cash, Visa, & MasterCard

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Last update on January 01, 2026

Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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