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Clark Siteworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Clark Site Works LLC, we take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality site work solutions with professionalism, precision, and integrity. Our company is built on a strong work ethic and a commitment to helping clients complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.\nWe specialize in site preparation, land clearing, grading, excavation, and general site work services for residential and commercial projects. No matter the size of the job, we focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and reliable results that our customers can trust.\nAt Clark Site Works LLC, customer satisfaction is at the center of everything we do. We believe in building lasting relationships through honest service, quality workmanship, and a dedication to exceeding expectations. Whether you’re starting a new construction project or improving existing property, our team is ready to help bring your vision to life.

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Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. 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!

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WDR Management Group LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

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Raising Hail
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"Great and professional would re commend to anyone needing lots cleared"
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Mulching
Land Clearing
Mulching
Mulch & Topsoil Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landworx Excavating and Trucking
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"Great! Leighton did a great job with communication and timing on excavating and installing my water line from the road up the hill to where my house is going. I definitely recommend him for excavation projects."
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AnB Plumbing Pros llc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was super impressed with the amazing job Andy did not to mention how quickly he got it done. He is well skilled and very smart learned a lot from him and would definitely hire him again. My buddy who owns rent houses also used Andy on a lot of jobs and always spoke highly of his work."
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Surfside Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job on the installation of our plumbing services on a tiny home located on our property!"
Heating & A/C Project
Simple Landscaping
Generator Install
Installing Recessed Lighting
Installing A Shower Drain

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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