Looking for a drainage contractor in Excel, AL? Describe your project once and up to five drainage contractors who work in Excel and Monroe County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Excel is home to about 522 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−5.8% since 2020). With 317 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Heavy rains, clay soils and flat lots are common causes of soggy yards here.
Excel at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 522 (−5.8% since 2020)
- Rank in Alabama
- 330th of 463 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Population density
- 317 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Town (Excel town)
- Main county
- Monroe County
What to check before hiring in Excel
- Call 811: utilities must be marked before digging.
- Outlet: ask where the water will go; local rules limit discharges toward neighbors and streets.
- Permits: in Alabama, large grading jobs may need a permit from the city or county.
- Price drivers: length of drain, depth, outlet, and lawn or hardscape restoration.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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EPA: green infrastructure for homeowners
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Excel
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French drain or yard drain
French drain, catch basins or channel drains to move water away from the problem area.
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Grading and regrading
Regrading the soil so that water flows away from the house.
Frequently asked questions in Excel
How much does yard drainage cost in Excel, AL?
It depends on the length of drain, the depth and the outlet. Describe the problem: contractors who serve Excel reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Most residential drains take one to three days.
Will a drain fix a wet basement?
It can help when water comes from the yard; inside problems may need waterproofing too.
Which drainage contractors will contact me?
Up to five independent drainage contractors who serve Excel and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.