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"Contacted on a Sunday 30 mins after posting my issue. arrived Monday to assess the water leak"

Bill W on October 2025

We specialize in all your residential plumbing needs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Contacted on a Sunday 30 mins after posting my issue. arrived Monday to assess the water leak"

Bill W on October 2025


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Midland Siteworks

241 Old Gray Rock Rd.
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Midland Siteworks

241 Old Gray Rock Rd.
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10 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Midland Siteworks has 20+ years of grading and excavation experience. We offer a wide range of site work to include demolition, minor and major sitework, building site clearing, pond construction, firebreaks, culverts, and drainage solutions.

Midland Siteworks has 20+ years of grading and excavation experience. We offer a wide range of site work to include demolition, minor and major sitework, building site clearing, pond construction, firebreaks, culverts, and drainage solutions.


Cash Construction Inc

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Cash Construction Inc

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33 years of experience

We are a long time local contractor with tons of experience and reputable references. We'd love to talk about your goals and how we can assist you with demolition, site work, excavation, land clearing, driveways, pool fill-ins, pond digging, curbing, sidewalks, asphalt, gravel, dirt, hauling, bushhogging, and anything else we may can help you with.

We are a long time local contractor with tons of experience and reputable references. We'd love to talk about your goals and how we can assist you with demolition, site work, excavation, land clearing, driveways, pool fill-ins, pond digging, curbing, sidewalks, asphalt, gravel, dirt, hauling, bushhogging, and anything else we may can help you with.



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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!



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Ole Reliable Land Services LLC

3083 Lee Road 86 Lot 1A
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Ole Reliable Land Services LLC

3083 Lee Road 86 Lot 1A
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company offers water drain installation including: French drains, culverts, stone drains and much more. We install underground storm shelters and offer excavation services such as: gravel roads, gravel parking pads, land clearing, brush clearing, and much more!

"The project went great! He acquired the materials needed did not mark them up and was very punctual about getting the job done! He did his best to be accommodating of my busy schedule and was willing to meet me early to make sure we both understood the job at hand. Upon completion, he was very fair and firm with the prices quoted and the money paid and to me as a business owner that means a lot!"

Seth T on May 2024

Our company offers water drain installation including: French drains, culverts, stone drains and much more. We install underground storm shelters and offer excavation services such as: gravel roads, gravel parking pads, land clearing, brush clearing, and much more!

"The project went great! He acquired the materials needed did not mark them up and was very punctual about getting the job done! He did his best to be accommodating of my busy schedule and was willing to meet me early to make sure we both understood the job at hand. Upon completion, he was very fair and firm with the prices quoted and the money paid and to me as a business owner that means a lot!"

Seth T on May 2024


C Dubb's Land Clearing

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C Dubb's Land Clearing

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At C Dubb's Land Clearing, we understand the importance of transforming raw land into a canvas that suits your vision. We are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive range of services, specializing in forestry mulching, land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and dirt work. Thank you for considering C Dubb's Land Clearing for your land transformation needs. We look forward to partnering with you and bringing your customer's vision to life. Best regards, C Dubb's Land Clearing Jack Farrell

At C Dubb's Land Clearing, we understand the importance of transforming raw land into a canvas that suits your vision. We are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive range of services, specializing in forestry mulching, land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and dirt work. Thank you for considering C Dubb's Land Clearing for your land transformation needs. We look forward to partnering with you and bringing your customer's vision to life. Best regards, C Dubb's Land Clearing Jack Farrell


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C&D Imperial

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C&D Imperial

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3 years of experience

C&D Imperial is an independent contractor composed of two hardworking men who have a passion for working outdoors operating heavy machinery such as bull dozers, tractors, excavators, and skid steers. We have completed numerous projects, gaining a reputation for delivering quality results on time and within budget. We utilize advanced land-clearing equipment and machinery to ensure efficient and effective operations. Our investment in cutting-edge technology allows us to tackle projects of varying scales and complexities. We specialize in land clearing, bush hogging, and hauling for residential and commercial clients. Growing up on the farm in Greenville, AL we have been afforded the experience to learn the ends and outs of such a rewarding, lucrative business field. With over 6+ years of experience in this field, we can confidently say no job is to big or to small we take pride in providing 100% satisfaction to our clients.

C&D Imperial is an independent contractor composed of two hardworking men who have a passion for working outdoors operating heavy machinery such as bull dozers, tractors, excavators, and skid steers. We have completed numerous projects, gaining a reputation for delivering quality results on time and within budget. We utilize advanced land-clearing equipment and machinery to ensure efficient and effective operations. Our investment in cutting-edge technology allows us to tackle projects of varying scales and complexities. We specialize in land clearing, bush hogging, and hauling for residential and commercial clients. Growing up on the farm in Greenville, AL we have been afforded the experience to learn the ends and outs of such a rewarding, lucrative business field. With over 6+ years of experience in this field, we can confidently say no job is to big or to small we take pride in providing 100% satisfaction to our clients.


Carpenter Construction LLC

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Carpenter Construction LLC

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We specialize in landscaping and lawn maintenance. Building decks, privacy fences, pour slabs and sidewalks. We are willing to go the extra mile to make sure customers are satisfied. We will be grateful for your business.

We specialize in landscaping and lawn maintenance. Building decks, privacy fences, pour slabs and sidewalks. We are willing to go the extra mile to make sure customers are satisfied. We will be grateful for your business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

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