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Masterpiece Builders
4.5(
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"He works steady and pays attention to detail. He repaired a privacy fence that a large section had fallen down. Does not waste time. He is courteous and takes time to explain how he is going to make the repair. I recommend him to anyone and plan to call him again for future repairs and new projects."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care
4.8(
68
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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C&M Excavating, LLC
4.1(
8
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They just finished up yesterday. Very, very nice, courteous, upbeat, easy communications, answers all questions, and goes to the over and above to make sure you are pleased."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
4
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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A & D TREE and LANDSCAPING SERVICE
5.0(
8
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Key Land Solutions
4.9(
13
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excel Lawn Care
4.6(
9
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was excellent. They were very thorough. The most impressive thing is that the owner, Jasper is on site to make sure the job is done right."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5.0(
2
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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

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