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Avatar for Happy Handyman, LLC.
Happy Handyman, LLC.
4.7(
83
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Happy Handyman LLC in my opinion the best contracting company I have ever used. They installed a roof on an existing out of square building and did a magnificent job. Dealing with Tracy, the owner, was an absolute pleasure. Her crew was very knowledgeable, courteous, professional and respectful. I will definitely hire then again and am informing my friends of there excellent work. I recommend them to everyone!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Visions
4.5(
50
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Outdoor Visions to install almost 60 trees as a privacy hedge. Austin was friendly and very communicative, and he and his crew did a great job. They showed up on time, finished quickly, and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future!"
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Complete Horticulture & Tree Service, LLC
4.3(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have utilized Complete Horticulture for several projects with the most recent being tree removal, some hard scraping, and sod replacement and new seasonal plants. As always, Warren and his team did a fantastic job!"
Clearing land and grading
Cement pad with wall
Paver pathway
Modular Block retaining wall
Landscape with Boulder

+94

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Design Meets Durability Most designers can make something look good, but MDH also makes sure it lasts. The tile work, the joinery, the paint application—everything was done with quality in mind. It’s as functional as it is stunning."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Turf Tech Lawn & Landscape
4.8(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TurfTech mows and maintains my yard, theyâ ve added landscaping and periodic pinestraw, and it all started a couple years back with a major Spring cleanup. They have always done immaculate work, been timely and have very knowledgeable crews. Patrick the owner, is excellent! He is on site for all landscape projects and works tirelessly until the job is complete and cleaned up as if no dirt were ever turned. Highly recommend - TurfTech will not disappoint!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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