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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
4.9(
178
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Stump needing removal was the remnants of a tree which had been cut in order to replace septic tank field lines. This particular tree was over 40 years in age and its trunk and route system were grown and gnarled and tangled through not soil but stone primarily. There was a matte of surface roots covering the lower part of the driveway and across the top of this very steep and dangerous location. When Shannon pulled in with his trailer holding a piece of equipment I have never seen the likes of before that day. That piece of equipment was designed to grind a stump in the way a caterpillar moves. The equipment is from all appearances fastidiously maintained and to get to the start it had to make its way across a wide open trench which we covered in three-quarter inch plywood sheets in order to keep the equipment safe. This was the only route to get to the stump which sat on the crest of a steep, well very steep hill. It was amazing to see how adept Shannon is in managing that complex a piece of equipment he was using for this job. I had had two other attempts made to remove the stump and I figured when I saw that Swiss engineered Caterpillar looking thing that this was the piece of equipment and the right man to do the job. It was a dangerous and difficult job and I cannot think Shannon enough for his skills, kindness and consideration, his respect for my property, removing all of the debris so that the septic tank team could come back in the next day to resume their work, and for just being a great guy. Thanks to Shannon I had running water and septic tank service within a couple of days again. Shannon, well done."
Alabaster 7
Alabaster 6
Alabaster 5
Alabaster 4
Alabaster 3

+26

Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilson Excavation
Wilson Excavation
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and polite, he explained his whole process and eliminated any confusion. I had a partial demo done and he made the area look better than I hoped. Very thorough, detail oriented, and not afraid to go the extra mile!"
excavator
trench
earth moving
drainage
leveling

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Citrine Landscape & Construction, LLC
Citrine Landscape & Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I don't know that my project would have ever moved forward without Pricila's help from Citrine Landscape. I had been very slowly moving some old gravel from around a large tree to prepare for a new flower bed. After working on this myself for over a year, I finally broke down and called in reinforcements. Pricila arrived early Monday morning as we planned and by lunchtime the job was done. I'm beyond happy not only to have it done but also with how thorough and careful she was. We're already in the planning phases of getting my new flower bed installed. If you find yourself in need of any landscape work done, I wholeheartedly suggest you give Pricila a call.Â"
Shrubs, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Weeds, vine
Weeds, vines

+25

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Brian's Tree & Stump Removal
Brian's Tree & Stump Removal
4.8(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very friendly people.got on the job and didn't stop until the job was completed. My only concern is my yard was left with deep pot holes and cradles. It will cost me extra now to fill those holes."
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Outdoor Construction Services, LLC
Outdoor Construction Services, LLC
4.0(
69
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tripp Norwood is smart and respectful. I have no doubt he and his company could do an excellent project for us, but his focus is on major projects such as removing the entire driveway and reinstalling "to get it right." We just did not need this level of investment."
New Geo Stone Retaining Wall
Hillside
Crosstie Wall that was falling
Crosstie wall that was falling
Installing the footing for the new retaining wall

+56

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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