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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Shorter - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Rhino Outdoor Services
Rhino Outdoor Services
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Rhino Outdoor Services exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend them to anyone needing their services. They were personable and professional, their pricing is reasonable, and they made sure everything was completed in a timely fashion and my satisfaction was their number one priority. I will definitely be a repeat customer."
Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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T&T Tree Removal and Land Clearing
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came to give me a quote and I hired him. He was really friendly and willing to work with my schedule. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the work that was done. I highly recommend this company. He did such an exceptionally good job I know I will hire him again. He left the yard clean, taking away all remnants of that tree. I went ahead and told my co-workers and one of my neighbors and gave them his info."
Tree Removal
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gregory Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner, Beau Gregory is an honest person and he did a great job clearing the property. He did what he said he would do and more. We are completely satisfied and plan on using Gregory Landscaping again in the future!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&C Construction Company, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At B&C Construction Company, LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Green Clearing & Grading
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

Family business that has being farming and doing dirt work for years. We can take an over grown peice of property and can clear it and plant your pastures. Build you a pond or even build your driveways an house/barn pad and build a fence to keep all your animals in or anything unwanted out. We even have the equipment to maintain the property for you if wanted.We will do it all small or big.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shorter, 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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Talton Contracting
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

I’m Josh, owner of Groundline Contracting. With hands-on experience in excavation and site supervision, I provide land clearing, grading, pond building, and underground utility work. I take pride in honest communication, hard work, and treating your property with the same care I would my own. Every job is an opportunity to earn your trust and help bring your plans to life.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Shorter, 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.

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