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Expert Hardscape Solutions for Beautiful Outdoor Living
Transform your outdoor space with beautiful and durable hardscapes, designed and built by the expert team at Double Oak Excavation.
Serving Birmingham & the Surrounding Areas, Since 2017
Outdoor Hardscape Services in Birmingham AL
At Double Oak Excavation, we specialize in creating stunning outdoor hardscapes that blend durability and aesthetics. Whether you’re looking to enhance your property with custom-built retaining walls or add a beautiful concrete feature, our team of experienced contractors is here to bring your vision to life. We serve the local community with a range of hardscape solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Increase Property Value
Adding outdoor features is a smart investment that can significantly boost your home’s market value. With expert design and quality installation, these enhancements improve curb appeal and make your property stand out. At Double Oak Excavation, we specialize in creating durable and elegant outdoor spaces that not only increase your property’s worth but also provide a lasting improvement to your landscape.
Extended Living Space
Expand your home’s functionality by transforming outdoor areas into usable living spaces. Our solutions, including patios, decks, and seating areas, allow you to enjoy the outdoors with all the comforts of home. At Double Oak Excavation, we tailor each project to fit your needs, making it easy to relax, dine, and entertain outside, all while adding style and value to your property.
Entertainment
Outdoor enhancements create the perfect setting for family gatherings and social events. With features like fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and spacious patios, you can host memorable gatherings in a space that’s comfortable and inviting. Double Oak Excavation is dedicated to designing outdoor areas that turn your property into a hub for entertainment, where family and friends can come together and enjoy quality time.
Why Choose Geostone and Blair Block?
Geostone: Geostone is a highly trusted and durable product specifically designed for retaining wall construction. Its modular block system allows for flexible, easy installation, ensuring a solid, stable wall that can stand up to the elements. Geostone’s sleek design options also make it a perfect choice for homeowners looking for both function and style.
Blair Block: Blair Block is known for its high-quality concrete block solutions that provide strength and reliability in any outdoor hardscape project. With a variety of textures, colors, and shapes available, Blair Block offers endless customization options for your retaining walls, allowing you to create a truly unique outdoor feature that complements your home’s aesthetic.
Dirt backfill
The top 30% of the wall is backfilled with soil, covering the gravel beneath and allowing for vegetation growth, which helps blend the wall with the landscape.
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Geogrid
Installed between the wall blocks and the earth at different elevations, the geogrid reinforces the structure by locking the wall into the earth behind it. This ensures stability and helps prevent shifting over time.
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Gravel backfill
Gravel is placed behind the wall to help water filter down, keeping it away from the wall surface. This reduces water pressure against the wall, which can otherwise lead to erosion or wall failure.
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French Drain System
Positioned at the base of the wall, the perforated French drain collects water that reaches the bottom and allows it to dissipate gradually, preventing water buildup that could destabilize the wall.
Compacted Gravel Base
This compacted base offers a stable, level foundation while allowing minor shifts to absorb natural ground movements, ensuring long-term durability.
Buried block footer
A buried block creates a sturdy, secure base beneath the ground, providing extra support and stability to prevent shifting.
Drain ports
These ports connect to the French drain and are installed on the wall’s front. They serve as an additional release for water, helping drain any excess or residual moisture from behind the wall.
Open Cell Block
The open-celled blocks are designed to interlock with gravel backfill, creating a unified structure. Stacked with a slight setback of per row, these blocks resist the pressure from the earth behind them, securing the wall in place.
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HERE'S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our team’s expertise and advanced technology ensure that every project we take on is precise and reliable.
We create plans tailored to your preferences, making outdoor spaces both practical and attractive.
Your satisfaction matters most; we involve you in decisions and work hard to meet your needs.
We prioritize safety for our team, clients, and community by maintaining the highest standards.
We give back to veterans through charity and community involvement.
Our projects positively impact the environment, ensuring a greener future for outdoor spaces.