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3D Brush Land Clearning
5.0(
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Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. Showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completely cleared out the area beyond expectations. Highly recommend for anyone needing brush or land cleared."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cedar Flats: A Fence Company
5.0(
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Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Caleb and his crew were a pleasure to work with—transparent, helpful, and honest. The fence install is high quality; we’re very pleased with the outcome."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
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Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men from Matthew and Jody's were thorough, explained their estimates, carefully examined my yard for other trees that might need to be removed in the future, and their prices were more than fair. Their estimate was hundreds of dollars less than the other two companies I contacted.
They cut up and hauled off the trees they removed, then used a blower to make sure the yard was as clean as possible. 
They followed up afterwards to be sure that their work was satisfactory.
I highly recommend them for their honesty, integrity, fair-pricing, and the quality of their work.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EKNJ
1.0(
1
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Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to EKNJ LLC ? your trusted partner for transforming homes inside and out.\n\nAt EKNJ LLC, we specialize in home remodeling and landscaping services designed to enhance the beauty, comfort, and value of your property. Whether you?re updating a kitchen, renovating a bathroom, refreshing your outdoor space, or planning a complete property makeover, we bring craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail to every project.\n\nWe understand that your home is one of your biggest investments. That?s why we work closely with every customer to deliver results that match your vision, budget.

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Lara & Son Lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

I’ve been working in landscaping for 5-6 years with my father and he has more than 20 years of experience in landscaping. We are a family owned business and my father has worked for two landscaping companies and those companies are Montgomery landscaping and Golden Landscapes. We've done irrigation and drainage work in multiple locations in alabama, we also do trimming, mulch, and straw. We do work in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Millbrook, Alabaster, and any other city in the state of Alabama. We are very well versed in trimming ,irrigation and drainage systems, and laying sod and installing shrubs, trees and flowers. We take pride in our work and we cater to every aspect of what the client asks of us and we always ask for the clients opinion of the project before we finish. I believe we should be hired because of are amazing work ethic and experience we have in doing landscaping and our top priority will be to satisfy all clients with any project they have for us to complete.

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Heath Landscaping LLC
New to Angi

Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Heath Landscaping provides professional lawn maintenance and complete landscape installation services in Auburn, Opelika, and nearby areas. From recurring mowing and property upkeep to full landscape renovations, we help homeowners keep their properties clean, functional, and attractive. We offer mowing, trimming, edging, mulch, pine straw, pruning, cleanups, sod, plant installation, and landscape upgrades with a focus on quality, reliability, and attention to detail.\n

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Ballard Mulching and More
5.0(
14
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Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ballard came in with a plan after a consulting. James and Wes were as experienced a crew as you could ask for. I had a debris problem, and a 1/4 mi gravel road with water issues big time. They did an outstanding job, especially with the road issue. I would highly recommend this company for your land needs Very nice folks to deal with."
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Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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