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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(
21
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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!"
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for The Brothers General Contracting and Landscaping
The Brothers General Contracting and Landscaping
4.6(
143
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I bought my house a few years ago and always planned to redo the front garden. I wasnâ t in a place where I could pull everything up myself so I hired The Brothers to demo my front garden and give me the clean slate to plant my dream garden. Itâ s a small project but one Iâ m glad they handled. They were very communicative and responsive to all my questions. Iâ ll definitely be in touch with other projects I have planned."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Evergreen Oasis, LLC
Evergreen Oasis, LLC
4.3(
198
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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%
225 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GreenMen Landscape Services, LLC
GreenMen Landscape Services, LLC
5.0(
14
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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

+2

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Final House Construction LLC
4.6(
12
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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
4 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
Avatar for Mountain Tree Services
Mountain Tree Services
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard working, outstanding work. They explained what they were going to do. Contacted us a few days before the job to confirm they are coming. They pay attention to the smallest details, and talk with us while doing the work. Plus they gave a good price, much lower than the nearest competitor."
new deck
custom ddeck
custom deck
custom deck
new deck

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

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