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Avatar for Cornerstone Construction Builders, LLC
Cornerstone Construction Builders, LLC
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Point Clear, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cornerstone Construction Builders is the company you’ve been searching for. I hired them to mulch some acreage. Ronnie and his team are hard working, courteous, and aspire to make sure the customer is satisfied. Communication about the status of the project is also great."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wildgray Landworks, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Point Clear, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WildGray is by far the best and most dependable clearing company in the area. Iâ ve hired several local companies for different clearing projects in Baldwin County and Jerrod is far and away the most efficient and reliable. Heâ s worth every penny. Iâ ll certainly be using him again."
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bell Home Solutions
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Point Clear, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I requested Robert look at what i wanted - steps on either side of my back deck to go down my sloped yard. Next thing I know we are at the Big Box store getting the needed materials…. He’s a git-R-done kind of guy. Next thing I know my problem area is more accessable. Granted, mine was a very small project, but he stayed on the project until it was a done deal. I recommend you give him an opportunity to help you on your next project."
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Response time4 hrs
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JTB Construction
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Point Clear, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"Josh, the owner was great to work with. Was very reliable both with his texts, returned phone calls and when showing up when he said he would. His work was great. His price was very good. We would definitely call on him again if we need more concrete work done!"
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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