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Anthony's Lawn Care
4.8(
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony is a very dedicated person. He leaves a work area in top condition. He is dependable, trustworthy, diligent and satisfaction oriented. You will not go wrong when you choose Anthony's as your lawn care provider."
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."
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Key Land Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Logistics nightmare that was 100% my fault. KLS was patient and made sure my job got done no matter how difficult. Quality of service was 5/5 and customer service working with me to get the job done 12/10. Highly recommend."
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C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They grated my drive to smooth out the ruts. And cut ditches to divert water from washing it out again. Then they brought out gravel and spread it on the driveway they even put gravel on my extra parking area. I will be using C&K Dirt Works in the future. They were very professional and did an excellent job."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
5.0(
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We needed a few trees cut and removed. Huntsville Tree Pros gave us a free estimate and had the best price. They showed up on time and had the work completed in the timeline we discussed. We highly recommend and will be using them again soon!"
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Frontier Land Development
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Welcome to my Page, My name is Campbell and I own Frontier Development. We specialize in steel and excavation. The difference between us is in the details. We offer in house CAD design for custom projects when it comes to structural and cosmetic fabrication. On our excavation side we offer full on landscape services as well as clearing and grading large scale pasture.

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HUGHES CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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