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Augusta Land Design, LLC
3.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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"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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Action Lawn Care and Earthworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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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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Augusta's Finest Hardscapes, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Augusta’s Finest Hardscapes installed a retaining wall in my backyard. Will and his crew did an excellent job. They were very professional, polite, and friendly. He did exactly what he said he would do. I love the wall and will definitely use Will again."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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