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Kelley's Southern Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Alapaha, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend using Southern Land Clearing. Will responded promptly to my request for service. His work was excellent and he was onsite until completion. Will certainly has the experience to tackle any project with professionalism and reliability."
Mulching job
2 acres mulched
Around a pond customer wanted cleared
Mulching job
Mulching job

+5

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Royal Landscape & Design
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alapaha, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I couldn’t have asked to hire a better company for the job. I told them what I wanted and they brought the picture in my head to life even down to the slightest detail. The owner Colby is very good at communicating and explains everything down to a t. I would highly recommend them to anyone no matter how big the job is!!"
Zoysia sod installation
Zoysia sod installation
Zoysia sod installation
Zoysia sod installation
Zoysia sod installation

+3

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
L & H Demolition
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alapaha, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at L & H Demo, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle demolition and grading work in Waycross and the surrounding areas - Call today! \n \n

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Purvis Land Development
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Alapaha, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Mr. Purvis to clear the back corner of the property. This was an area that was overgrown. Several trees were down from Hurricane Helene. Mr. Purvis cleared the fallen trees, their stumps, and the overgrowth at a fair price. The next time I need some work on the property, I’ll be sure to give him a call."
Skidder nest cleaned
Skidder nest cleaned
Skidder nest cleaned
Skidder nest cleaned
Skidder nest cleaned

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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