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Avatar for Southern Acres Landscape LLC
Southern Acres Landscape LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David and his crew did a wonderful job. They are extremely professional, responsive/timely and do good work. We have contracted them for several landscaping projects now and haven?t been disappointed! I would highly recommend."
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
New landscape
New landscape

+13

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Evergreen Oasis, LLC
4.3(
198
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlas tree Service did a terrific job digging a French drain, replacing a dead holly tree, and trimming up a large oak tree for me. The drain is working beautifully and the sod looks beautiful. I would recommend them highly."
Lanscaping Project In Decatur
Retaining wall install
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Install
Hardscaping Install

+31

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
222 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buckhead Construction Group LLC
4.7(
56
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This is an excellent company. Josh arrived promptly to give us a very competitive estimate. After we accepted his offer, they arrived the next morning to remove the trees and grind the stumps. They did a superb job."
Boulder wall project
Boulder wall project
Boulder wall project
Boulder wall project
Boulder wall project

+12

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawncare Sanchez
4.7(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great service. Work was performed as expected, for a reasonable price (leaves blown, ivy trimmed, roof blown off, small amount of debris removed). Great customer service. Would recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Turf Tech Lawn & Landscape
Turf Tech Lawn & Landscape
4.8(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Patrick and his crew several years ago and use them for my personal home, I have recommended him to dozens and dozens of my clients (I am a real estate agent). He has also completely re-sod my front yard , installed drainage and done various projects for me as well. He has prepared countless listings for me for needed beautification projects. I cannot say enough good things about themâ ¦ I highly recommend!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&G Properties Solutions
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary grant of rockstar landscaping and home improvement has just completed the most beautiful transformation of our backyard. This included the installation of a brick paver patio with pads and stones around the entire yard. He also made a beautiful firm with plantings and beautiful large river rocks. He transformed our very ordinary backyard to a gorgeous park like setting. He took great pride in his work and performed every service that we asked for. He was always on time and the price of his work was extremely reasonable we highly recommend his landscaping servicesWe We will most definitely use him again!"
Concrete Driveway
G & G
G & G
G & G
Faux Board and Batten Trim

+2

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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