Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Silverhill, AL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Silverhill, AL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SILVERHILL, AL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon26
    Verified excavation services reviews

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Silverhill, AL

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Silverhill, AL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Silverhill, AL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on December 31, 2025

Find Excavation pros in Silverhill

Avatar for Wildgray Landworks, LLC

Wildgray Landworks, LLC

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Wildgray Landworks, LLC

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Wildgray Landworks is a veteran owned company 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Jarrod was hired to do a massive land clearing job of over 15 acres worth of heavily wooded land, He came in with a Very fair price compared to other competitors out there, his work ethic and everything that went into. The project was above and beyond My expectations. All of his equipment is up-to-date and performed amazing during the duration of the project. He also installed a culvert and entryway leading into the property for the construction site, highly recommend very reliable and honest."

Ronnie R on February 2024

Wildgray Landworks is a veteran owned company 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Jarrod was hired to do a massive land clearing job of over 15 acres worth of heavily wooded land, He came in with a Very fair price compared to other competitors out there, his work ethic and everything that went into. The project was above and beyond My expectations. All of his equipment is up-to-date and performed amazing during the duration of the project. He also installed a culvert and entryway leading into the property for the construction site, highly recommend very reliable and honest."

Ronnie R on February 2024

Avatar for Catalina Land Management LLC

Catalina Land Management LLC

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro

Catalina Land Management LLC

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
10 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

"Arrived on time and kept me well informed throughout the process. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. With these things in mind, their price was beyond competitive. 11/10 would hire again for any project."

Ryan Q on December 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

"Arrived on time and kept me well informed throughout the process. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. With these things in mind, their price was beyond competitive. 11/10 would hire again for any project."

Ryan Q on December 2025

Greentech Forestry and Tree Removal

4.50(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Greentech Forestry and Tree Removal

4.50(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tree Service - We take pride on being on time and cleaning up all debris from a pruning or removal, and not messing up the yard while doing it.

"Competently removed the trees, cleanup surpassed my expectations."

William G on June 2021

Tree Service - We take pride on being on time and cleaning up all debris from a pruning or removal, and not messing up the yard while doing it.

"Competently removed the trees, cleanup surpassed my expectations."

William G on June 2021

JTB Construction

5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

JTB Construction

5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

JTB Construction LLC, focuses on concrete projects. We can handle any concrete project, large or small. We have been in the industry for more than twenty years. Call us today to schedule your project! We look forward to earning your business.

"Did exactly what I asked for and did a great job. Very fast response and execution,. Would hire again."

Ben S on July 2023

JTB Construction LLC, focuses on concrete projects. We can handle any concrete project, large or small. We have been in the industry for more than twenty years. Call us today to schedule your project! We look forward to earning your business.

"Did exactly what I asked for and did a great job. Very fast response and execution,. Would hire again."

Ben S on July 2023

W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC

5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

W.E. Penry Builders and Home Restoration, LLC

5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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

Avatar for Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC

Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro

Andrews Lawn & Garden LLC

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 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

Avatar for BOYETT'S VACUUM PUMPING INC

BOYETT'S VACUUM PUMPING INC

4.97(
31
)

BOYETT'S VACUUM PUMPING INC

4.97(
31
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our family owned business was established in 1957. We are BBB accredited & provide exemplary service. We have a technician on call 24/7. Ask about our Military discount! We offer portable toilet rental and service, luxury restroom trailer rental, septic tank enzymes for sale, septic tank and grease trap system pumping and maintenance.

Our family owned business was established in 1957. We are BBB accredited & provide exemplary service. We have a technician on call 24/7. Ask about our Military discount! We offer portable toilet rental and service, luxury restroom trailer rental, septic tank enzymes for sale, septic tank and grease trap system pumping and maintenance.

Avatar for Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

4.96(
26
)

Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

4.96(
26
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

"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

AAA THOMPSON'S SEPTIC INC

4.79(
33
)

AAA THOMPSON'S SEPTIC INC

4.79(
33
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

Avatar for Advanced Service Plus Plumbing Co

Advanced Service Plus Plumbing Co

4.73(
41
)

Advanced Service Plus Plumbing Co

4.73(
41
)
Customers say: Quality work
46 years of experience

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

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

...
Showing 1-10 of 72
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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 average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

The Silverhill, AL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"