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Gregory Landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lafayette, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"The owner, Beau Gregory is an honest person and he did a great job clearing the property. He did what he said he would do and more. We are completely satisfied and plan on using Gregory Landscaping again in the future!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lara & Son Lawn care
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, AL and surrounding areas

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I’ve been working in landscaping for 5-6 years with my father and he has more than 20 years of experience in landscaping. We are a family owned business and my father has worked for two landscaping companies and those companies are Montgomery landscaping and Golden Landscapes. We've done irrigation and drainage work in multiple locations in alabama, we also do trimming, mulch, and straw. We do work in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Millbrook, Alabaster, and any other city in the state of Alabama. We are very well versed in trimming ,irrigation and drainage systems, and laying sod and installing shrubs, trees and flowers. We take pride in our work and we cater to every aspect of what the client asks of us and we always ask for the clients opinion of the project before we finish. I believe we should be hired because of are amazing work ethic and experience we have in doing landscaping and our top priority will be to satisfy all clients with any project they have for us to complete.

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Outlaw lawn care
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, AL and surrounding areas

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A well-maintained lawn doesn’t happen by accident—it takes time, the right equipment, and attention to detail. Let Outlaw Lawn Care handle the hard work so you can enjoy your yard.\n\nWe offer:\n• Lawn Mowing\n• Edging\n• Weed Eating\n• Blowing\n• Soft Washing\n• Free Estimates\n\nWhether you need weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time service, we’re here to keep your property looking its best.\n\nCall or text 478-231-2940 today to schedule your free estimate.\n\nOutlaw Lawn Care\nReliable. Affordable. Quality You Can See.

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Heath Landscaping LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lafayette, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Heath Landscaping provides professional lawn maintenance and complete landscape installation services in Auburn, Opelika, and nearby areas. From recurring mowing and property upkeep to full landscape renovations, we help homeowners keep their properties clean, functional, and attractive. We offer mowing, trimming, edging, mulch, pine straw, pruning, cleanups, sod, plant installation, and landscape upgrades with a focus on quality, reliability, and attention to detail.\n

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Ballard Mulching and More
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lafayette, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came out quickly and were very thorough when explaining what would be helpful. The owner is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I would recommend Ballard Mulching and More to anyone looking for any kind of land preservation and much more. They made my house have an amazing curb appeal."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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.

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