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Avatar for The Kings Of Mold LLC
The Kings Of Mold LLC
4.8(
62
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These gentleman were professional and very responsive to my needs. I plan to call them on July 13th for a quote to stain the deck they repaired."
Crawlspace Repairs
Drywall & Framing
Deck Renovations
Mold Inspections
Drainage Systems

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gordon's Southern Land Management
4.4(
19
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the company in order to have 5 acres cleared and graded. I trusted it because few years ago I hired them for a mulching , demolition and excavation projects. The work is always performed flawlessly, they start and complete the work without interruption. That is a very important factor for us. The initial estimate I was given was what the total price at the closing of the project. This is what I respect greatly. Hire them with confidence."
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri-P Services
5.0(
17
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben trimmed plants , Remove debris . Removed weeds, applied fertilizer. Other jobs I needed help with. He was always on time, worked quickly, and always happy and fun. I recommend him to several friends in Del Webb who really liked the work he did for them. Any business would be fortunate to have him."
Landscaping
Response time4 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Florence Land Clearing and Mulching
4.4(
7
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very professional and did an amazing job. Eddie was very responsive and came out and provided a very reasonable quote. Eddie and his team were very communicative, punctual and made the extra efforts to support any future drainage issues. Our pool came up level and we look forward to a fun summer in a level pool!"
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+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Elite Land Solutions
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was real pleased with the customer service he displayed. And the work he did was superb, I would hire him again if I had any more work to do. He was great an d did great work at a reasonable rate."
Overgrown Brush
Beautiful cleared backyard
Before and after trails
Curb Appeal
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gaines Stump Grinding Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job, knocked out 4 stumps in about an hour for 60% of the price another company tried to charge me for just 3. Did an extra small stump for me just because he had time, at no extra charge! This guy will do right by you. I'll be telling everyone I know that he the go to guy for stump grinding in this area."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

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.

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