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Cedar Flats: A Fence Company
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job when they came out and installed the fence Everything looked great and it was done in a timely fashion. My fence looks so good even a couple of my neighbors complemented us on it. The price was very affordable and we didn't feel like we were being taken advantage of. I would highly recommend you guys you anyone who wants a quality fence. Thank you so much."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a gas line installed at my house and asked them about sump grinding. They said Matthew & Joey Tree Service and several other companies.  I went in and checked Angies List and they were 1st on the list of two. Called them, they were here in less than 10 minutes, gave me a good price and the stump was gone. Total time from being told about them to job finished was about 30 minutes. Can't beat that. Fast, good job, good price. I'll use them again.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midland Siteworks
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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.\n\n\n\n\n

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Burnt House Demolition
Duplex Demolition

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EKNJ
1.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to EKNJ LLC ? your trusted partner for transforming homes inside and out.\n\nAt EKNJ LLC, we specialize in home remodeling and landscaping services designed to enhance the beauty, comfort, and value of your property. Whether you?re updating a kitchen, renovating a bathroom, refreshing your outdoor space, or planning a complete property makeover, we bring craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail to every project.\n\nWe understand that your home is one of your biggest investments. That?s why we work closely with every customer to deliver results that match your vision, budget.

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Lara & Son Lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

I’ve been working in landscaping for 5-6 years with my father and he has more than 20 years of experience in landscaping. We are a family owned business and my father has worked for two landscaping companies and those companies are Montgomery landscaping and Golden Landscapes. We've done irrigation and drainage work in multiple locations in alabama, we also do trimming, mulch, and straw. We do work in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Millbrook, Alabaster, and any other city in the state of Alabama. We are very well versed in trimming ,irrigation and drainage systems, and laying sod and installing shrubs, trees and flowers. We take pride in our work and we cater to every aspect of what the client asks of us and we always ask for the clients opinion of the project before we finish. I believe we should be hired because of are amazing work ethic and experience we have in doing landscaping and our top priority will be to satisfy all clients with any project they have for us to complete.

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Heath Landscaping LLC
New to Angi

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Heath Landscaping provides professional lawn maintenance and complete landscape installation services in Auburn, Opelika, and nearby areas. From recurring mowing and property upkeep to full landscape renovations, we help homeowners keep their properties clean, functional, and attractive. We offer mowing, trimming, edging, mulch, pine straw, pruning, cleanups, sod, plant installation, and landscape upgrades with a focus on quality, reliability, and attention to detail.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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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