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Avatar for ISRAEL TRUCKING LLC
ISRAEL TRUCKING LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Appling, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

"My entire property was devastated by hurricane Helene. I lost all of my trees. I gave Terrence and Mike the overall design of what I wanted. What they accomplished exceeded my expectations. I love my property now. If I can get used to all of this sunshine!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Augusta Land Design, LLC
3.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appling, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim and his crew did an amazing job transforming our backyard of overgrown weeds and bushes into a beautiful, usable outdoor living space. At first the job was just to remove weeds, trimming bushes and like work. However it became obvious he and crew could do much more. Final job included above work, plus old fencing removal and complete fence rebuild including heavy gate, sod installation, and brick patio installation ( I already had the bricks ). In addition we had Jim bring in and lay decorative rock along one section for a stone pathway. Now my wife and I have a nice green lawn, secure fence, and backyard patio to use , relax and enjoy. Project cost was very reasonable considering all work done. But I am convinced the money was very well spent and has added much value to our property. Job very well done !"
Landscaping
Clean up
Lanscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Action Lawn Care and Earthworks
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Appling, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"My husband and I were pleased with their attitude and their work ethic. They came on the date we determined to be suitable, they went straight to work after introducing themselves and they made any corrections we suggested in a polite and agreeable manner. We are so happy to have them ! Linda Boland, on Stevens Creek in Merriwether Community, SC"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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

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