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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

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

Alabaster 7
Alabaster 6
Alabaster 5
Alabaster 4
Alabaster 3

+26

Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for BR Excavating
BR Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

BR Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Old pool
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
272
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC, was founded in 2006. We have over 14 years of experience in both residential and commercial tree services. We offer a full line of tree services with a specialization in dangerous tree removal. There is no job too big or too small. All of our work is guaranteed. We also offer free estimates. Give us a call today!

Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%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

We 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! Feel free to give us a call today!

Shrubs, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Weeds, vine
Weeds, vines

+25

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
4.6(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For honest Work You Can’t Beat, Call Elite! Septic issues can be expensive and frustrating, which is why you need a team who knows what they are doing! We specialize in all drain and septic needs. We will quickly diagnose and solve all septic tank, drain, and field line issues! From unclogging pipes, to replacing entire septic and leach systems, we assure you your house will be back up and running in no time at a great price! Financing available!

Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

+24

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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

Brian's Tree & Stump Removal has over 10 years of experience in all things trees and shrubs. We offer competitive prices, and we stand by our top quality workmanship. We also offer a discount to our seniors. Specializing in tree removal, tree trimming, tree stump removal, demolition, grading and resloping, there is no job too big or too small that we cannot help you with. If you have a tree that needs help, call us today for a quick and reliable estimate.

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

"I first hired Outdoor Construction Services to install a 70ft x 12ft driveway at my home. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism of this company. They were on time everyday, courteous to our needs at home while they worked, and delivered exactly what they promised. I have since hired them for other excavation/driveway jobs and they continue to deliver each and every time. I highly recommend this company for your needs. You can rely on their expertise and their work. I will continue to use them in the future."
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
Avatar for Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
4.8(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We specialize in Landscape designing as well as Irrigation repair and Install. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us today for your free estimate!

Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall - BEFORE
Patio

+7

Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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