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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 Shannon, 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
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
272
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shannon, 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
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
Pender's Landscaping & Irrigation
4.8(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Arrived on time and quickly diagnosed the problem. Completed the repairs same day. Thought it was pricey then checked with a neighbor and they paid the same amount for a similar repair with someone else. Overall very satisfied."
Retaining Wall
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Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall - BEFORE
Patio

+7

Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

Baker Farms
Wendling property
Teresa’s property
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Avatar for TNT Mulching & Dirtwork
TNT Mulching & Dirtwork
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Shannon, 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 Shannon, AL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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