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Franccescolly's Concrete

4.95(
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Franccescolly's Concrete

4.95(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"These guy showed up when they said , worked consistently all day , and was finished in 2 days !! They are awesome friendly people"

Avery B on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"These guy showed up when they said , worked consistently all day , and was finished in 2 days !! They are awesome friendly people"

Avery B on April 2025


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C&M Excavating, LLC

4.13(
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C&M Excavating, LLC

4.13(
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Customers say: Terrific value
5 years of experience

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023



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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
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DOTHAN VAULT & SEPTIC TANK CO

4.86(
7
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.

Since 1965, Dothan Vault & Septic Tank Co has been owned and operated by the Ellenburg family. Our team of specialists have been providing septic tank services in Dothan, AL including repair, pumping, installation and inspection of commercial and residential septic tanks and sewer lines. Locally owned and operated, our clients and customers come first and we will work with you to achieve the best possible septic and sewer work in a way that is both prompt and reliable. We are fully insured and are also a member of the Alabama On-Site Waste Water Association (AOWA), giving us accreditation to back our superior work in the field. We proudly serve the Dothan, AL area including any areas within a 50-mile radius of our home office. For prompt, reliable and precise septic tank services in Dothan, AL., Dothan Vault & Septic Co. is a clear choice for all things septic and sewer related, be it installation, repair or inspection. Our specialists give considerable care and attention to each project and listen to the wants and needs of our clients to ensure the best possible quality work.


"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024


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D&K Land Service

5.00(
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D&K Land Service

5.00(
3
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer multiple services!! Anywhere from routine bush hogging, heavy brush cutting, resurfacing driveways with a harley rake, and dirt work! We can cover anywhere from Lawrenceburg, TN to Moulton, AL.

"This guy is very good he did everything I asked for and more Friendly and personable"

Helen A on September 2024

We offer multiple services!! Anywhere from routine bush hogging, heavy brush cutting, resurfacing driveways with a harley rake, and dirt work! We can cover anywhere from Lawrenceburg, TN to Moulton, AL.

"This guy is very good he did everything I asked for and more Friendly and personable"

Helen A on September 2024



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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
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Contracting Alabama Oncall

2.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
46 years of experience

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.

Owned & operated. We are Family Business, we're the owner still works an runs this company. Please don't be intimidated by our name. My grandfather started it. I just added the on call. To help customers out without charging them crazy prices for after hours emergencies.


Hutchins Backhoe & Septic Service

5.00(
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Hutchins Backhoe & Septic Service

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Lake Martin, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Alexander City and Talladega Areas for 5 Years. Septic tank installation, cleaning, jetting, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, etc. We have portable toilets for any event or events.

Serving Lake Martin, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Alexander City and Talladega Areas for 5 Years. Septic tank installation, cleaning, jetting, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, etc. We have portable toilets for any event or events.


Blue Water Paradise, Inc

5.00(
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Blue Water Paradise, Inc

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.

We have seasoned employee, contractors and subcontractors with extensive knowledge of the specific field in need. Our initial trip charge for a repair is 75.00 with a 45.00/hr rate on most quick turn hourly jobs. Most of our work is quoted as a complete turn key proposal and not hourly. New construction initial visit usually has no fee. We tackle jobs most contractors shy away from, and use products most contractors don't understand. The products we sell last so much longer, do a better job and cost less to operate therefore we do not have call backs that could cost you more money than the initial investment. We can provide a warranty others do not, such as a two year labor and three year product warranty on most of our equipment. We build it right. Our invoicing depends on the project. If it is hourly its due upon completion. Projects are on a draw basis usually four (4) draws 40%, 40% 15% 5%. This can vary. We are a Specialty Construction Company with in-ground pools and in-ground storm shelters. WE DIG IT!!! 4U.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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