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Midland Siteworks
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Midland Siteworks has 20+ years of grading and excavation experience. We offer a wide range of site work to include demolition, minor and major sitework, building site clearing, pond construction, firebreaks, culverts, and drainage solutions.\n\n\n\n\n

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Burnt House Demolition
Duplex Demolition

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ole Reliable Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner was very knowledgeable and came out to survey the job and quickly gave me a detailed estimate. Small changes in the job during the planning phase were promptly communicated via revised estimates, which was greatly appreciated. Peter had the proper equipment and finished the job quickly and as promised. I was pleased with the finished product and highly recommend Peter and his company."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ballard Mulching and More
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had BM&M come in and reshape my drive way. Not only did he do an outstanding job, he went above and beyond with helping me get the remainder of my gravel placed in my yard and spread to form a pad for my camper. Ballard has my seal of approval! Thumbs up to these guys!!"
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Creek clearing
Creek clearing
Creek clearing
Creek clearing

+118

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Salem, AL

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Salem, AL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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