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Thompson Contracting and Services, LLC
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Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"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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Thompson Contracting and Service, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Customer service excellent! Knew exactly what to do for my drainage issue. Left a message on Friday, job completed by following Wednesday. Great Job! Definitely 5 star rating!"
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Creative Dreamscape Plus
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Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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"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."
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Response rate89%
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Wildgray Landworks, LLC
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Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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
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Catalina Land Management LLC
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Serving Silverhill, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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