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Avatar for Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
271
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Westover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Cornerstone Tree Service cut down 4 trees. Two of these 4 trees were huge 160 foot tall pine trees close to my house but only a few feet from our high voltage power lines. I had trouble trying to find a service that would cut these trees down and worried about workmen’s safety in doing so. But Kerry Miller gave me a reasonable price for cutting these trees & convinced me that he has the equipment to not only do it safely but also quickly. Crew showed up ahead of schedule and had all 4 of these trees cut down in sections, loaded into a grapple truck, and hauled off leaving my yard in perfect condition and clean of debris. Hundreds of daffodils were in the area where these trees were cut down and none of them were disturbed. The robotic crane with its own chainsaw was amazing to watch. It would grab the truck of these pine trees and then while holding the tree cut the truck just below where it was being held and then lowing the cut section safely to the ground. Don Smaha"
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
4.9(
178
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Westover, 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
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilson Excavation
Wilson Excavation
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Westover, 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!"
excavator
trench
earth moving
drainage
leveling

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Outdoor Construction Services, LLC
Outdoor Construction Services, LLC
4.0(
69
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Westover, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor arrived at my home on time but once I explained that the tuck pointing I needed done was on the top of my chimney, he explained that they did not do work that high off the ground due to Workers Comp Insurance. I thanked the gentleman for coming out and we parted company."
New Geo Stone Retaining Wall
Hillside
Crosstie Wall that was falling
Crosstie wall that was falling
Installing the footing for the new retaining wall

+56

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett
Bobcat Work by Joe Burnett
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westover, 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(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westover, 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
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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