Dirt work guides
Straight answers to the questions we get every week about driveways, drainage, material and timelines.
All guides
Why More Gravel Won't Fix Your Driveway
More gravel rarely fixes a bad gravel driveway. Potholes, ruts and standing water usually come from what's underneath:…
Standing Water in Your Yard: 3 Common Causes
Standing water in a yard usually has one of three causes: the wrong slope, low spots where the ground has settled, or…
Dirt vs. Chert vs. Topsoil vs. Sand
Fill dirt is for filling low spots and building up an area. Chert is for driveways, pads and base material. Topsoil is…
The Best Time to Clear Land in Alabama
Fall and winter are the best time to clear land in North Alabama. With the leaves down and vegetation dormant, it's…
How Long Does Site Work Take?
Typical timelines: material delivery takes 1 day, drainage work 1 to 7 days, land clearing 1 to 10 days, site prep 3 to…
Free estimates
Let’s get it moving.
What project have you been putting off? Call or text with a few photos and the address. We'll come look and give you a straight estimate.