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Avatar for Cahaba Services, LLC
Cahaba Services, LLC
3409 Crossings Glen
4.90(
170
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Approved Pro
Cahaba Services, LLC
3409 Crossings Glen
4.90(
170
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024


D&B Land Development
1366 COUNTY ROAD 535
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D&B Land Development
1366 COUNTY ROAD 535
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer professional land development services for Commercial & Residential needs. We provide excavation, grading. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acher or more. Install house/trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be an Acher or larger. We install and build parking lots; install storm drains & much more. We do NOT install swimming pools. We are a Christian base company. We stand behind your work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.

We offer professional land development services for Commercial & Residential needs. We provide excavation, grading. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acher or more. Install house/trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be an Acher or larger. We install and build parking lots; install storm drains & much more. We do NOT install swimming pools. We are a Christian base company. We stand behind your work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.


Avatar for Lynch Land Service, LLC
Lynch Land Service, LLC
342 Trace Ridge Rd
4.94(
9
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Lynch Land Service, LLC
342 Trace Ridge Rd
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
30 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Lynch Land Service, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tyler did a great job of removing 2 large oak trees from my home and saving me a ton of trouble. He did it fast and very convenient. Would hire again."

cole b on November 2024

Lynch Land Service, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tyler did a great job of removing 2 large oak trees from my home and saving me a ton of trouble. He did it fast and very convenient. Would hire again."

cole b on November 2024


Daniel Excavation Services, LLC
1545 Kincheon Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Daniel Excavation Services, LLC
1545 Kincheon Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Promp, professional. Paul did a wonderful job throughout the whole process! Cleaned up all debris even the debris that was left behind by a different company."

Brandi R on September 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Promp, professional. Paul did a wonderful job throughout the whole process! Cleaned up all debris even the debris that was left behind by a different company."

Brandi R on September 2024


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Southern Dirt LLC.
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5.00(
1
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Southern Dirt LLC.
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5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
264 local quotes requested

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024


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W&C Sullivan Properties
130 Ellis Lane
5.00(
16
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W&C Sullivan Properties
130 Ellis Lane
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
536 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Custom Home Building, Renovations, Decks, Patios, Landscaping and Excavation services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I like to give a shout out to Nick and W & C Sullivan Properties for the excellent job on the retaining wall that was installed at our home we had built in 1982. I contacted Nick and he came over with a free estimate for us to look at and decide. Nick came out the designated time and came at the time he said he would come. The price Nick gave was great and we said yes and we schedule for that to happen by the following week The crew came out on time and were very professional in their work and attitude,very respectful in every way. The retaining wall was about 57 feet long. The wall was installed in 2 days and 2 hour the next day for clean up. The retaining was level from one end to the other so the wall was on solid level ground. They had large equipment for digging so that cut out a lot of time. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND W & C Sullivan Properties to anyone who want a professional job done and the wall looked great too. I have the utmost confidence in W & C Sullivan Properties and would not hesitate for the next big job to be performed by them. Keep up the great work!"

Norman H on January 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Custom Home Building, Renovations, Decks, Patios, Landscaping and Excavation services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I like to give a shout out to Nick and W & C Sullivan Properties for the excellent job on the retaining wall that was installed at our home we had built in 1982. I contacted Nick and he came over with a free estimate for us to look at and decide. Nick came out the designated time and came at the time he said he would come. The price Nick gave was great and we said yes and we schedule for that to happen by the following week The crew came out on time and were very professional in their work and attitude,very respectful in every way. The retaining wall was about 57 feet long. The wall was installed in 2 days and 2 hour the next day for clean up. The retaining was level from one end to the other so the wall was on solid level ground. They had large equipment for digging so that cut out a lot of time. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND W & C Sullivan Properties to anyone who want a professional job done and the wall looked great too. I have the utmost confidence in W & C Sullivan Properties and would not hesitate for the next big job to be performed by them. Keep up the great work!"

Norman H on January 2025


Avatar for Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
240 Lyon Lane
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
240 Lyon Lane
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3702 local quotes requested
59 years of experience

Coolray has been proudly servicing the Southeast since 1966. Coolray Technicians, Installers, and Electricians are fully trained and Trust Certified to provide you complete home comfort.

"Very fast service response. Very knowledgeable. Fixed the issue very quickly."

Kirt N on April 2025

Coolray has been proudly servicing the Southeast since 1966. Coolray Technicians, Installers, and Electricians are fully trained and Trust Certified to provide you complete home comfort.

"Very fast service response. Very knowledgeable. Fixed the issue very quickly."

Kirt N on April 2025


Earthbenders llc
No reviews
Earthbenders llc
No reviews

Experienced excavation company looking to help as many customers as possible to achieve their dreams with all of their projects.

Experienced excavation company looking to help as many customers as possible to achieve their dreams with all of their projects.


Lane Underground LLC
5.00(
1
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Lane Underground LLC
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021


JD Construction Services
25 Aldrich Rd
No reviews
JD Construction Services
25 Aldrich Rd
No reviews
15 years of experience

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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