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Southern Acres Landscape LLC
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tri-P Services
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben and his crew went above and beyond to complete the power washing project for my property. He was prompt with getting his estimate back, he showed up on time, and he even had me check each area before he left to ensure that it was cleaned to my liking. 10/10 service, and I will hire him again for my next washing project."
Landscaping
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Hix Grading and Clearing
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have had Hix Grading out to my house for a couple of different projects. We had a tree fall during a storm. They came out immediately and helped clear the driveway so we could get in and out of our property and cleaned up all of the debris quickly. We also had them do some work on our driveway."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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R.E.W. Landscaping Inc
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish,Richie Wood was the backbone of a superior company. He listened well and with a keen eye determined the solution to our problem. For a week,he researched what was available and at the best cost. I really appreciated his awareness of price to the customer. His work team also reflected quality in every way. I canâ t say enough good things about Richie, his son and the other hard workers of this company. We are so pleased and grateful as well."
Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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