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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to grind 5 stumps in my back yard. They did a great job. Finished on time, and cleaned up to my satisfaction. The quality of work was excellent. I thought the cost was very reasonable for the work performed."
Alabaster 7
Alabaster 6
Alabaster 5
Alabaster 4
Alabaster 3

+26

Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
271
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job with state of the art equipment that really minimized the risk of damage to surrounding trees and shrubs. Skid steer used to remove logs and limbs was a little tough on the yard but was nothing a good rain and some grass seed won’t fix."
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
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Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JD Gomez Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan and his crew were outstanding to work with. They were kind, respectful, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain exactly what they planned to do, how long it would take, and made sure everything was organized with a clear plan in place. The quality of their work exceeded expectations. They removed and hauled off all the trees, mowed the lawn, cleared out dead leaves by raking, bagging, and hauling them away, and cleaned up all the vines along the side of the house. They also pressure washed the patio and sidewalks, and trimmed back any branches hanging over the home. Everything was completed thoroughly and professionally, and the property looks significantly better. I would highly recommend Juan and his crew to anyone needing landscaping services."
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Citrine Landscape & Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I don't know that my project would have ever moved forward without Pricila's help from Citrine Landscape. I had been very slowly moving some old gravel from around a large tree to prepare for a new flower bed. After working on this myself for over a year, I finally broke down and called in reinforcements. Pricila arrived early Monday morning as we planned and by lunchtime the job was done. I'm beyond happy not only to have it done but also with how thorough and careful she was. We're already in the planning phases of getting my new flower bed installed. If you find yourself in need of any landscape work done, I wholeheartedly suggest you give Pricila a call.Â"
Shrubs, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Mando, pine straw, mulch
Weeds, vine
Weeds, vines

+25

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett
5.0(
4
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe came to our house and did some excavating due to a build up of trees, rock and stumps. Before this work was done; We could not tell how big our backyard was. After the work was done; We could see the entire 1/2 acre backyard. Our grandkids love it!!!!! You will not be disappointed."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutnup Lawn Care & Landscape
4.3(
54
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cutnup Lawn Care & Landscape 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. \nGive us a call today!

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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