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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
271
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mountain Brook, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although he arrived later than planned, he did phone ahead of time to let me know that he would be late and gave me an estimated time of arrival. I appreciate that. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He pointed out a tree that is being attacked by beetles and dropping dead limbs, but he also knew that the sycamores were healthy and dropped limbs naturally to self-prune. I need to get 3 estimates before selecting who will do the work, so I do not know yet if we will use Cornerstone. But just from my interaction with Mr. Miller, I would be happy to employ this tree service."
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Brian's Tree & Stump Removal
4.8(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Brook, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very friendly people.got on the job and didn't stop until the job was completed. My only concern is my yard was left with deep pot holes and cradles. It will cost me extra now to fill those holes."
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Outdoor Construction Services, LLC
4.0(
69
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mountain Brook, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I first hired Outdoor Construction Services to install a 70ft x 12ft driveway at my home. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism of this company. They were on time everyday, courteous to our needs at home while they worked, and delivered exactly what they promised. I have since hired them for other excavation/driveway jobs and they continue to deliver each and every time. I highly recommend this company for your needs. You can rely on their expertise and their work. I will continue to use them in the future."
New Geo Stone Retaining Wall
Hillside
Crosstie Wall that was falling
Crosstie wall that was falling
Installing the footing for the new retaining wall

+56

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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