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Avatar for Clean Green Lawnscape, Inc.
Clean Green Lawnscape, Inc.
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clean Green Landscape, Inc. is a service I would recommend to anyone who is in need of great landscape service. I was really impressed with the owner's professionalism. He did exactly what he said he would do and more."
Response time50 mins
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Bush Doctor LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jonathan was very professional, arrived on time and did an excellent job with our project. He finished the project in the timeline he specified even though he did the entire thing by himself. I am extremely pleased with the work he did and would definitely hire him again!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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GreenMen Landscape Services, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greenmen landscaping did an amazing job on our backyard landscaping. I felt like I was on HGTV! We recently purchased a new home that desperately needed an overhaul in the backyard. It is now the perfect oasis for our family and small children and pup! We couldn’t be happier with the work performed. The crew was always professionally and tidy. There was so much work to do but the team worked diligently and the project was complete within about a week. Thank you Greenmen landscaping!"
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Synthetic turf

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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Evergreen Oasis, LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
273 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Final House Construction LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired William to remove a wood arbor/pergola that was part of the house's original construction. We are extremely pleased with the professionalism, speed, finish work, and communication throughout. William and Camilla were on site to supervise their crew and ensure no detail was overlooked. We can't tell the original structure was ever there. In addition, we were given suggestions regarding other needed maintenance. We will definitely contact this company first for future projects. Very nice people to work with."
MARIETTA GA SIDING AND DECK JOB
MARIETTA SIDING AND DECK
MARIETTA SIDING AND DECK
MARIETTA SIDING AND DECK
SMYRNA GABLE RENOVATION

+57

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and his team did an amzing job replacing our worn out lawn with beautiful Zorro Zoysia. From my first phone call requesting an estimate and throughout the entire project, Daniel and his team were clear and concise with their communications and professional with all aspects of the install. We couldn't be happier with the results. No surprises, just 5 STAR service!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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