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Anthony's Lawn Care
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the work that Anthoney’s Lawn Care performed! They responded quickly once we reached out for a quote, were in communication the whole time, arrived promptly on the day of our work to be done and did a great job! We hired them to do our lawn maintenance weekly and bushes/trees as needed! We appreciate them so much and look forward to working with them in the future!"
Anthony's Lawn Care
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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All American Vidal Contracting
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Wasn't sure about them at first, it took several days for them to respond, but once we got together, they were on time, responsive to my concerns and got the job done in just a few days...very satisfied with the outcome."
costum steps
concrete driveway
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out cropping stone sand for beach area
Brussels paver walk

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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Frontier Land Development
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Somerville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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.

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.

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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