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Avatar for Thompson Contracting and Services, LLC
Thompson Contracting and Services, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro did a great job figuring out what we needed and provided the work at a price we could afford and we plan on using him for any irrigation work we need in the future."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Creative Dreamscape Plus
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a retaining wall built on my ravine. I contacted Ken Mathis at Creative Dreamscapes Plus to build it. He also agreed to pressure wash my house, porches and stain a new deck. He also also painted my porches. He listed a fair price. In the meantime I decided to have my house inspected to make sure everything was okay. The home inspector gave me a booklet of all the issues that needed attention. I was apprehensive about hiring different workers to do the various jobs since I have been overcharged a number of times in the past 2 years. I am a 81 year old woman. I asked Ken if he would be able to repair everything on the list. He said yes and I was so relieved and appreciative. Ken Mathis employees Robert and Grady and their crew did outstanding work. I couldnt have been more pleased. They were competent, professional , punctual and polite."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wildgray Landworks, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"WildGray went above and beyond with removing my old sod and laying down new sod, yard was eroded from Sally and we put the pressure on them to get it done. Looks so good and we are really happy. All the neighbors coming by to take a look. Would recommend to anybody. Very down to earth and professional."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Catalina Land Management LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything was exceptional, from the start of the discussion to the end of the deal. Daniel went over and beyond in explaining every detail and made the experience easier to understand and navigate. The job was exactly what we wanted, plus more. Highly recommend Daniel at Catalina!!!"
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Response time4 hrs
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JTB Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Josh, the owner was great to work with. Was very reliable both with his texts, returned phone calls and when showing up when he said he would. His work was great. His price was very good. We would definitely call on him again if we need more concrete work done!"
Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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