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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC

Cahaba Services, LLC

4.90(
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Cahaba Services, LLC

4.90(
170
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

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!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024

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!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024


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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take 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!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025

We take 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!

"C&K Trucking did the job right the first time. Quickly, efficiently, and professional. We are well pleased with the yard, sidewalk, and driveway work done by C&K Trucking this past week. The crew was well mannered and polite."

Bruce B on September 2025


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Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation

4.82(
30
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Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation

4.82(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

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!

"After consulting with several companies about our backyard drainage, we made the right choice with Pender's. They did a great job making sure we found the best solution to keep the rain water draining away from our home. Communication was excellent which is hard to find. And once the rain halted long enough for them to begin, they stayed on the job to get it done as quickly as possible. They were upfront about pricing so we were prepared and able to make decisions. Overall not a single complaint... thank you!!!"

Deedee M on August 2025

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!

"After consulting with several companies about our backyard drainage, we made the right choice with Pender's. They did a great job making sure we found the best solution to keep the rain water draining away from our home. Communication was excellent which is hard to find. And once the rain halted long enough for them to begin, they stayed on the job to get it done as quickly as possible. They were upfront about pricing so we were prepared and able to make decisions. Overall not a single complaint... thank you!!!"

Deedee M on August 2025


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Cahaba Land Services

5.00(
12
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Cahaba Land Services

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing 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!

"Shannon is a life saver. The company is very professional, reliable and cost effective. They showed up when I needed them and knocked out a huge project for my company at one of our sites. I highly recommend this company to all property management companies who have capex projects now and in the future."

Stacy B on September 2025

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing 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!

"Shannon is a life saver. The company is very professional, reliable and cost effective. They showed up when I needed them and knocked out a huge project for my company at one of our sites. I highly recommend this company to all property management companies who have capex projects now and in the future."

Stacy B on September 2025


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Wilson Excavation

4.95(
10
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Wilson Excavation

4.95(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Wilson Excavation 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 is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They do great work."

Zach H on August 2022

Wilson Excavation 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 is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They do great work."

Zach H on August 2022


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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services

4.92(
12
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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services

4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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!

"Honest company! They will assess your problem and not over charge! A kind man came out and showed us what needed to be done. He fixed it at a reasonable cost!"

Heather D on April 2023

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!

"Honest company! They will assess your problem and not over charge! A kind man came out and showed us what needed to be done. He fixed it at a reasonable cost!"

Heather D on April 2023


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Outdoor Construction Services, LLC

4.86(
42
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Outdoor Construction Services, LLC

4.86(
42
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Established in 2014, Outdoor Construction Services, is a locally owned and operated company serving the Birmingham area with quality construction. If you need concrete work, excavating, plumbing, drainage systems or a retaining wall we are your top quality choice. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide an estimate and look forward to earning your business on this project and the next!

"Very thorough and knowledgeable contractor. Was a difficult job, involving clearing rock. Went the extra mile. Would use again."

Randy A on December 2019

Established in 2014, Outdoor Construction Services, is a locally owned and operated company serving the Birmingham area with quality construction. If you need concrete work, excavating, plumbing, drainage systems or a retaining wall we are your top quality choice. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide an estimate and look forward to earning your business on this project and the next!

"Very thorough and knowledgeable contractor. Was a difficult job, involving clearing rock. Went the extra mile. Would use again."

Randy A on December 2019


"dry wall"

malik t on March 2023

What ever you are looking for to customize your interior or exterior look do not hesitate to call this small family owned and operated business! Thanks and God bless!

"dry wall"

malik t on March 2023


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Landscape Additions of Central Alabama, LLC

5.00(
5
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Landscape Additions of Central Alabama, LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Landscape Additions, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Did a great job, timely and very helpful. Would definitely hire them again!!"

Jon S on November 2025

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Landscape Additions, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Did a great job, timely and very helpful. Would definitely hire them again!!"

Jon S on November 2025


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Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett

5.00(
4
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Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please call us today for all of your land management needs.

"Awesome experience. Super professional and easy to work with and quick to respond. He cleaned out the back yard of 30 years worth of debris. He ensured the yard was cleaned up as well. Reasonably priced and well worth the money. I would recommend to anyone who needed his service."

Otto B on September 2024

Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please call us today for all of your land management needs.

"Awesome experience. Super professional and easy to work with and quick to respond. He cleaned out the back yard of 30 years worth of debris. He ensured the yard was cleaned up as well. Reasonably priced and well worth the money. I would recommend to anyone who needed his service."

Otto B on September 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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