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Shetler Excavating LLC

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Shetler Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you. No job is too big or too small.

"They done a good job and they were very nice."

Rose G on October 2023

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you. No job is too big or too small.

"They done a good job and they were very nice."

Rose G on October 2023


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D&B Land Development

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D&B Land Development

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4 years of experience
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We offer professional land development services for all your Commercial & Residential needs. We Install/build parking lots for all type of businesses. Install storm drains/ water lines. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acre or more. Install house and trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be 1 Acre or larger. We do NOT install swimming pools. We do NOT build decks or porches sunrooms or fences. We do NOT do any type of remolding on house or garages. We are a land Developing company. We are a Christian base company. We have 40 years' experience. We stand behind our work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.

We offer professional land development services for all your Commercial & Residential needs. We Install/build parking lots for all type of businesses. Install storm drains/ water lines. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acre or more. Install house and trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be 1 Acre or larger. We do NOT install swimming pools. We do NOT build decks or porches sunrooms or fences. We do NOT do any type of remolding on house or garages. We are a land Developing company. We are a Christian base company. We have 40 years' experience. We stand behind our work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.


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TNT Mulching & Dirtwork

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TNT Mulching & Dirtwork

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!


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NR Plumbing

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NR Plumbing

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2 years of experience

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"it was an A plus. attention to detail was great. they were very timely. fast service."

michael b on February 2023

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"it was an A plus. attention to detail was great. they were very timely. fast service."

michael b on February 2023


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B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

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B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

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67 years of experience

Since 1958, B-Dry has been committed to making sure your basement or crawlspace is solid and dry. At B-Dry, you have the strength of a large, national organization standing behind the personalized service of your local B-Dry office. In addition, we don't use contractors or sub-contractors for our work. All of our crews are trained professionals and are employees of B-Dry.

"I had an absolutely terrible experience with this company and strongly suggest you stay away from them. I paid thousands of dollars for a French drain to be installed in my backyard and to have my gutters connected to it ? the goal was to keep water away from my foundation. One of their employees almost passed out in my backyard, and I was about to call 911. The manager refused to let him go home, and another worker quit on the spot because he didn?t like how his coworker was being mistreated. The next time they came out, one of the guys asked me what he was supposed to be doing because he had no idea. I had to stand over them and constantly micromanage to prevent more mistakes ? they clearly weren?t prepared or trained for the job. After paying thousands, nothing changed. My issue was never fixed, and I completely wasted my money. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this company!"

Darrius S on October 2025

Since 1958, B-Dry has been committed to making sure your basement or crawlspace is solid and dry. At B-Dry, you have the strength of a large, national organization standing behind the personalized service of your local B-Dry office. In addition, we don't use contractors or sub-contractors for our work. All of our crews are trained professionals and are employees of B-Dry.

"I had an absolutely terrible experience with this company and strongly suggest you stay away from them. I paid thousands of dollars for a French drain to be installed in my backyard and to have my gutters connected to it ? the goal was to keep water away from my foundation. One of their employees almost passed out in my backyard, and I was about to call 911. The manager refused to let him go home, and another worker quit on the spot because he didn?t like how his coworker was being mistreated. The next time they came out, one of the guys asked me what he was supposed to be doing because he had no idea. I had to stand over them and constantly micromanage to prevent more mistakes ? they clearly weren?t prepared or trained for the job. After paying thousands, nothing changed. My issue was never fixed, and I completely wasted my money. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this company!"

Darrius S on October 2025


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Lane Underground LLC

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Lane Underground LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021


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Wiggins Excavation & Welding LLC

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Wiggins Excavation & Welding LLC

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3 years of experience

- Land Clearing - Dirt Work - Driveways - Pond Maintenance - Stump Removal - Storm/Debris Cleanup - Equipment/Farm Repair - Mobile Welding and Fabrication - Demolition *Available 7 days a week. Will travel. Give us a call for your FREE estimate! (334) 892-2149

- Land Clearing - Dirt Work - Driveways - Pond Maintenance - Stump Removal - Storm/Debris Cleanup - Equipment/Farm Repair - Mobile Welding and Fabrication - Demolition *Available 7 days a week. Will travel. Give us a call for your FREE estimate! (334) 892-2149



EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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Emergency services offered

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!


House of Jacks

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House of Jacks

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14 years of experience

One of the fastest growing foundation repair and structural service companies in the southeast. House of Jacks was born out of a need for a company to not only offer every repair technique available, but also out of a need for a company to do it cheaper and better. You'll never get a high pressure sales person, there are no binding contacts, we will never use scare tactics or misinform the homeowner and our satisfaction rate is 100%. We have the experience in the building and construction industry to allow us to fully understand a house from every aspect. We also specialize in older homes and often take on jobs that the larger companies don't want to do. Estimates are always free and our repairs are always done on time and on budget.

One of the fastest growing foundation repair and structural service companies in the southeast. House of Jacks was born out of a need for a company to not only offer every repair technique available, but also out of a need for a company to do it cheaper and better. You'll never get a high pressure sales person, there are no binding contacts, we will never use scare tactics or misinform the homeowner and our satisfaction rate is 100%. We have the experience in the building and construction industry to allow us to fully understand a house from every aspect. We also specialize in older homes and often take on jobs that the larger companies don't want to do. Estimates are always free and our repairs are always done on time and on budget.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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