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Avatar for A & D TREE and LANDSCAPING SERVICE
A & D TREE and LANDSCAPING SERVICE
5.0(
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Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with the work. They are a crew of go-getters. They arrive early in the morning and immediately got busy. They took down 4 fairly large trees and did all the clean up in a day and 1/2. The price was very reasonable and they were careful with the property around the task at hand. I will definitely use them again."
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
62
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Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared 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!\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
21
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Serving Sylvania, 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."
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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SSS Trucking LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Clint is very knowledgeable and got the job done very quickly and with a professional finish. I would highly recommend him for your driveway needs."
Response time5 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&R Excavation and Land Clearing, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to D&R excavation and land clearing, LLC. We offer land clearing/ management, house/barn demolition, waterline Installation and repair, Soil Erosion and control, Driveway Installation and repair, House and building pads, Pond Building. We are licensed and insured with years of experience. We offer free quotes and competitive rates! 24/7 emergency service.

Tornado shelter install
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Pond dam repair
Pond dam repair

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Steel ridge landscaping and more
New to Angi

Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Steel Ridge Hauling and Landscaping is a family-based business built on hard work, trust, and reliability. we take pride in providing quality junk removal, hauling, landscaping, and skid steer services. No matter the job, we’re committed to getting it done right with strong hands and clean results. Please feel free to give us a call at 931-581-4925

Contego
New to Angi

Serving Sylvania, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

CONTEGO is your one stop shop for all of your septic needs! 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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