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Franccescolly's Concrete

4.95(
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Franccescolly's Concrete

4.95(
37
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"These guy showed up when they said , worked consistently all day , and was finished in 2 days !! They are awesome friendly people"

Avery B on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"These guy showed up when they said , worked consistently all day , and was finished in 2 days !! They are awesome friendly people"

Avery B on April 2025

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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
16
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C & K Dirt Works

5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
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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MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC

4.72(
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MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC

4.72(
36
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Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC is a full service licensed Alabama Contractor providing land clearing, demolition, excavation, and storm water entity serving the Southeastern United States.

"Run! Do NOT hire John for ANY work on your property. After 3 months of work, this is what we ended up with. He claimed that the ground he cleared for our pasture was "ready for our horses." After 3 months of work, this is what little he got done on our 3 acres of pasture. He was also to install a culvert and entry to the driveway and you can see the very thin layer of clay that he laid down and what the result of the driveway looks like. After giving him over $20,000 and repeatedly telling him explicitly that he needed to complete the job, we finally had to call the Sheriffs office to get him to leave because was screaming & yelling & acting completely unprofessional. This guy has the gift of gab and he will talk you in circles. After having the Sheriffs called & telling him he was no longer allowed on our property, we had to hire another company to correct & finish the disaster he created. They were able to clear 18 acres in 2 weeks & John couldn't properly clear 3 acres in 3 months."

Monica K on December 2025

MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC is a full service licensed Alabama Contractor providing land clearing, demolition, excavation, and storm water entity serving the Southeastern United States.

"Run! Do NOT hire John for ANY work on your property. After 3 months of work, this is what we ended up with. He claimed that the ground he cleared for our pasture was "ready for our horses." After 3 months of work, this is what little he got done on our 3 acres of pasture. He was also to install a culvert and entry to the driveway and you can see the very thin layer of clay that he laid down and what the result of the driveway looks like. After giving him over $20,000 and repeatedly telling him explicitly that he needed to complete the job, we finally had to call the Sheriffs office to get him to leave because was screaming & yelling & acting completely unprofessional. This guy has the gift of gab and he will talk you in circles. After having the Sheriffs called & telling him he was no longer allowed on our property, we had to hire another company to correct & finish the disaster he created. They were able to clear 18 acres in 2 weeks & John couldn't properly clear 3 acres in 3 months."

Monica K on December 2025

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Bosack 67 Dirt & Gravel

4.88(
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Bosack 67 Dirt & Gravel

4.88(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was very easy to contact. He communicated well and everything was done as expected. The project was completed very quickly."

Jennifer H on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was very easy to contact. He communicated well and everything was done as expected. The project was completed very quickly."

Jennifer H on April 2025

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Masterpiece Builders

4.71(
14
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Masterpiece Builders

4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience

*Bypass the hassle! Call (256) 559-2825 to talk directly to a real person! *Want a job that lasts - a masterpiece? We build the quality most don't have time for. Looking for a pro you can trust - as well as their knowledge? We do it right the first time - saving you money and problems. Affordable... yet committed to leaving you impressed! *Your choice of financing available

"Did a horrible job. David uses low quality wood, screws are missing and unevenly placed, boards are warping badly after 2 months, uses wrong gate hinges and stained wood way too early (1 coat) causing fading and sticky sap. I HIGHLY don?t recommend this dude!!!!"

Tara s on July 2025

*Bypass the hassle! Call (256) 559-2825 to talk directly to a real person! *Want a job that lasts - a masterpiece? We build the quality most don't have time for. Looking for a pro you can trust - as well as their knowledge? We do it right the first time - saving you money and problems. Affordable... yet committed to leaving you impressed! *Your choice of financing available

"Did a horrible job. David uses low quality wood, screws are missing and unevenly placed, boards are warping badly after 2 months, uses wrong gate hinges and stained wood way too early (1 coat) causing fading and sticky sap. I HIGHLY don?t recommend this dude!!!!"

Tara s on July 2025

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Lily Rose

5.00(
5
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Lily Rose

5.00(
5
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

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!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

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C & L Bulldozing

5.00(
3
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C & L Bulldozing

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."

Kelly S on February 2025

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."

Kelly S on February 2025

Cabrera Professional Tree Services

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Cabrera Professional Tree Services

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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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