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The Landscape Experts LLC

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The Landscape Experts LLC

5.00(
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very nice, timely, they were the only one who responded"

Brandy B on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very nice, timely, they were the only one who responded"

Brandy B on September 2025


W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC

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W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Evan is awesome! Very professional and fair pricing! Highly recommend."

Kelly C on January 2024

W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Evan is awesome! Very professional and fair pricing! Highly recommend."

Kelly C on January 2024


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Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC

5.00(
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Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"ALG did a fantastic job extending our back patio with pavers. They also do our weekly lawn care and always make everything look great! Highly recommend!"

Melanie G on September 2023

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"ALG did a fantastic job extending our back patio with pavers. They also do our weekly lawn care and always make everything look great! Highly recommend!"

Melanie G on September 2023


Wilson's Dirt Work & Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Wilson's Dirt Work & Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They are dependable, hard-working, and quick with what they have to do. They finish the work in a timely manner and they are very responsive!"

Chase P on April 2021

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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They are dependable, hard-working, and quick with what they have to do. They finish the work in a timely manner and they are very responsive!"

Chase P on April 2021


Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC

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Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


"They showed up on schedule. Was very knowledgeable and efficient."

Rachel B on October 2020

Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

"They showed up on schedule. Was very knowledgeable and efficient."

Rachel B on October 2020


"They did a great job. They are a family business, professional and effective, delivering good-quality jobs at reasonable prices. I'm glad I found them and will recommend them to anyone without reservation. Thank you, AAA Thompson's Septic Inc. You are my company for all my septic tank service needs from now on."

Phil H on May 2020

AAA Thompson's Septic Inc

"They did a great job. They are a family business, professional and effective, delivering good-quality jobs at reasonable prices. I'm glad I found them and will recommend them to anyone without reservation. Thank you, AAA Thompson's Septic Inc. You are my company for all my septic tank service needs from now on."

Phil H on May 2020


"Kaleb from Advanced Plumbing just left our house and we were so pleased with his work! He was very professional and explained the service he was going to preform and why it was needed. We will definitely us this company again and would recommend them to everyone. "

corinna s on November 2025

Morrow Contracting DBA: Advanced Service Plus Plumbing Co. Better . Cleaner . Faster . 24 Hour Service . Residential . Commercial . Licensed . Bonded . Insured . Factory Trained

"Kaleb from Advanced Plumbing just left our house and we were so pleased with his work! He was very professional and explained the service he was going to preform and why it was needed. We will definitely us this company again and would recommend them to everyone. "

corinna s on November 2025


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Willis Hauling

4.90(
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Willis Hauling

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Recycling, vegetation debris removal, junk removal, heavy equipment & bobcat services - Land Clearing, Tree and Stump Removal, Brush Cutting, Mulching, Stump Grinding, Dirt Work, Grading, Rock Spreading, Asphalt Removal, Concrete Removal, Demolition of Homes or Garden Sheds, Fill in Pools, House Fire Debris, Roof Material.

Recycling, vegetation debris removal, junk removal, heavy equipment & bobcat services - Land Clearing, Tree and Stump Removal, Brush Cutting, Mulching, Stump Grinding, Dirt Work, Grading, Rock Spreading, Asphalt Removal, Concrete Removal, Demolition of Homes or Garden Sheds, Fill in Pools, House Fire Debris, Roof Material.


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CHRIS FRANCIS TREE CARE

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CHRIS FRANCIS TREE CARE

4.88(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

$5 discount on consults to Angie's List members. 5% discount to Angie's List members on tree removal and pruning. We strive to provide quality service for our clients. Chris Francis is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#SO-6157B) and has ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and is also licensed in all four horticultural categories for the state of Alabama: Tree Surgery, Landscape Design, Landscape Contractor, and Pest Control. He is also a Certified Landscape Professional by ALNLA and a Certified Urban Forester by AUFA. We are fully insured, licensed, bonded, and have workers compensation.

"Awesome! Tree crew, foreman and estimator were very diligent, hard working and knowledgable. Would use them everytime! Chris Franci Tree Care is the best!"

Cathy G on July 2022

$5 discount on consults to Angie's List members. 5% discount to Angie's List members on tree removal and pruning. We strive to provide quality service for our clients. Chris Francis is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#SO-6157B) and has ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and is also licensed in all four horticultural categories for the state of Alabama: Tree Surgery, Landscape Design, Landscape Contractor, and Pest Control. He is also a Certified Landscape Professional by ALNLA and a Certified Urban Forester by AUFA. We are fully insured, licensed, bonded, and have workers compensation.

"Awesome! Tree crew, foreman and estimator were very diligent, hard working and knowledgable. Would use them everytime! Chris Franci Tree Care is the best!"

Cathy G on July 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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