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Haddock Construction LLC.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Haddock Construction poured me a driveway a few months ago and it still looks brand new. The house we bought was in the city in an old neighborhood so there wasn’t a drive way just a really long sidewalk. Well with the way people drive today I couldn’t park my car on the street. The driveway looks spectacular I even had them connect it to the side yard easement that connects to the back alley. No more parking mishaps! No more cars scratching the side of my car! Thank you Haddock Construction!"
Truck Scale Concrete
Truck Scale Concrete
Lab containment walls
Lab containment walls
Lab containment walls

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Matt Loveless Construction and Tree Service
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We were very happy with the clearing and grading project they did for us. They are very knowledgeable and were happy to answer any questions. Reasonable pricing and I am planning to hire them again for an upcoming project."
Response time1 hour
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

Baker Farms
Wendling property
Teresa’s property
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
K4 Land Solutions
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional I called two different contractors in my area before hiring 4K one came and reviewed the property and never came back or called with quote the other one never showed up 4K was very helpful in making suggestions on what needed to be done fix the problem I would definitely hire them again and suggest them to everyone."
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&R Excavation and Land Clearing, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to D&R excavation and land clearing, LLC. We offer land clearing/ management, house/barn demolition, waterline Installation and repair, Soil Erosion and control, Driveway Installation and repair, House and building pads, Pond Building. We are licensed and insured with years of experience. We offer free quotes and competitive rates! 24/7 emergency service.

Tornado shelter install
Trail
Trail
Pond dam repair
Pond dam repair

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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