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3D Brush Land Clearning
5.0(
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Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. Showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completely cleared out the area beyond expectations. Highly recommend for anyone needing brush or land cleared."
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Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were so kind & so hard working. It took at least two days & they took another tree down in the process. They were nice & respectful. I was so impressed with them. They were on time, hard working – I was amazed! They saved the wood for me & stacked it & cleaned up well after themselves after the job was done."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lara & Son Lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Heath Landscaping LLC
New to Angi

Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
14
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Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am new the Lee County Alabama - I purchased some property out in this area that was in need of a lot work like tree , brush removal and overall land clearing and seeding. James and his team did a great job in cleaning up my property. Itâ s amazing the before and after! I will use his company again and I would recommend him to anyone in need of any of his many services. Thank you James of Ballard Mulching Service's your the best! Sincerely Bethany H"
Creek clearing
Creek clearing
Creek clearing
Creek clearing
Creek clearing

+118

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
McKnight's Total Landscape, LLC
4.9(
211
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Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. McKnight and crew came through for us BIG TIME! Where we live it’s difficult to find underground irrigation specialists. McKnight crew answered our protect add and the SAME DAY they arrived to scout out the project and give us an estimate. A day later they came and completed the job and even threw in a freebie at no cost. I HIGHLY recommend McKnights and they’ll be our “go to” company for all our landscaping needs."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Martin's Grading & Land Management
5.0(
9
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Serving Lanett, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martins grading and land management done a great job for me! MY storm drain was filled with dirt,instead of replacing the drain pipe they graded it where I don't need a new pipe,it looks so much better and I don't have to worry about a clogged pipe,I'll be able too enjoy a dry garage floor after a heavy rain!! "JOB WELL DONE " THANKS"
Retention Pond
After Rock Install
Barn Pad
Equipment
Grading and Clearing

+2

Response time3 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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 digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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