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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Stump needing removal was the remnants of a tree which had been cut in order to replace septic tank field lines. This particular tree was over 40 years in age and its trunk and route system were grown and gnarled and tangled through not soil but stone primarily. There was a matte of surface roots covering the lower part of the driveway and across the top of this very steep and dangerous location. When Shannon pulled in with his trailer holding a piece of equipment I have never seen the likes of before that day. That piece of equipment was designed to grind a stump in the way a caterpillar moves. The equipment is from all appearances fastidiously maintained and to get to the start it had to make its way across a wide open trench which we covered in three-quarter inch plywood sheets in order to keep the equipment safe. This was the only route to get to the stump which sat on the crest of a steep, well very steep hill. It was amazing to see how adept Shannon is in managing that complex a piece of equipment he was using for this job. I had had two other attempts made to remove the stump and I figured when I saw that Swiss engineered Caterpillar looking thing that this was the piece of equipment and the right man to do the job. It was a dangerous and difficult job and I cannot think Shannon enough for his skills, kindness and consideration, his respect for my property, removing all of the debris so that the septic tank team could come back in the next day to resume their work, and for just being a great guy. Thanks to Shannon I had running water and septic tank service within a couple of days again. Shannon, well done."
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+26

Response time2 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
271
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although he arrived later than planned, he did phone ahead of time to let me know that he would be late and gave me an estimated time of arrival. I appreciate that. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He pointed out a tree that is being attacked by beetles and dropping dead limbs, but he also knew that the sycamores were healthy and dropped limbs naturally to self-prune. I need to get 3 estimates before selecting who will do the work, so I do not know yet if we will use Cornerstone. But just from my interaction with Mr. Miller, I would be happy to employ this tree service."
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
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Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilson Excavation
Wilson Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and polite, he explained his whole process and eliminated any confusion. I had a partial demo done and he made the area look better than I hoped. Very thorough, detail oriented, and not afraid to go the extra mile!"
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trench
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leveling

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett
Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett
5.0(
4
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe came to our house and did some excavating due to a build up of trees, rock and stumps. Before this work was done; We could not tell how big our backyard was. After the work was done; We could see the entire 1/2 acre backyard. Our grandkids love it!!!!! You will not be disappointed."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for C & K Dirt Works
C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Landscape Additions of Central Alabama, LLC
Landscape Additions of Central Alabama, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sterrett, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh promptly came out and did an estimate with recommendations how to handle my erosion and bare lawn spots. The work was done in the promised timeline for the cost of the estimate and everything looks great! I highly recommend his services."
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+5

Response time4 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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