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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&M Excavating, LLC

4.13(
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C&M Excavating, LLC

4.13(
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Customers say: Terrific value
5 years of experience

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023


McGregor's Land Services and Forestry Mulching, LLC

5.00(
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McGregor's Land Services and Forestry Mulching, LLC

5.00(
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29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McGregor's Land Services & Forestry Mulching LLC 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.

"Job was completed fully and efficiently!"

Nick H on August 2025

McGregor's Land Services & Forestry Mulching LLC 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.

"Job was completed fully and efficiently!"

Nick H on August 2025



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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.


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Clear Cut Land Clearing and Excavating

5.00(
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Clear Cut Land Clearing and Excavating

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Clear Cut Land Clearing and Excavating, we are an Owner/Operator business with a combined 30+ years operating experience. We offer a variety of services from.. clearing land, building driveways, digging ponds, building pads, and more. If your needing dozer or excavator work, we would love to have your business.

"Great job! Left lot clean and ready for my new project. Would definitely use again."

Christopher M on August 2022

At Clear Cut Land Clearing and Excavating, we are an Owner/Operator business with a combined 30+ years operating experience. We offer a variety of services from.. clearing land, building driveways, digging ponds, building pads, and more. If your needing dozer or excavator work, we would love to have your business.

"Great job! Left lot clean and ready for my new project. Would definitely use again."

Christopher M on August 2022


"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024


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D&K Land Service

5.00(
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D&K Land Service

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer multiple services!! Anywhere from routine bush hogging, heavy brush cutting, resurfacing driveways with a harley rake, and dirt work! We can cover anywhere from Lawrenceburg, TN to Moulton, AL.

"This guy is very good he did everything I asked for and more Friendly and personable"

Helen A on September 2024

We offer multiple services!! Anywhere from routine bush hogging, heavy brush cutting, resurfacing driveways with a harley rake, and dirt work! We can cover anywhere from Lawrenceburg, TN to Moulton, AL.

"This guy is very good he did everything I asked for and more Friendly and personable"

Helen A on September 2024



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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
46 years of experience

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

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. 

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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