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Avatar for Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
4.6(
14
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Serving Ragland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary came right away and did an outstanding job. He is a very nice man and has no problem explaining what he is doing and why. No doubt if I ever have to have any septic service done I won't hesitate to call Gary and will recommended him to anyone that I know needing service."
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

+24

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mercy Earthworks LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Ragland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mercy Earthworks LLC's debris removal service was a lifesaver! I recently had a major clean-up project, and they handled everything with impressive efficiency. The team was punctual, professional, and took great care to remove all the debris, leaving the site spotless. Their pricing was fair, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend their debris removal service for anyone needing a reliable and hassle-free solution."
CLEARING & EXCAVATION
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
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C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
21
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Serving Ragland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They grated my drive to smooth out the ruts. And cut ditches to divert water from washing it out again. Then they brought out gravel and spread it on the driveway they even put gravel on my extra parking area. I will be using C&K Dirt Works in the future. They were very professional and did an excellent job."
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Landscape Additions of Central Alabama, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Ragland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh promptly came out and did an estimate with recommendations how to handle my erosion and bare lawn spots. The work was done in the promised timeline for the cost of the estimate and everything looks great! I highly recommend his services."
Pondless waterfall
Pondless waterfall
Pondless waterfall
Pondless waterfall
Pondless waterfall

+5

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Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
1
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Serving Ragland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

Baker Farms
Wendling property
Teresa’s property
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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