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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric

4.66(
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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric

4.66(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1524 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"When facing unexpected plumbing issues, Keep Smiling provided truly excellent service. Their Technician was punctual, transparent, and highly skilled."

Dorothea G on November 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"When facing unexpected plumbing issues, Keep Smiling provided truly excellent service. Their Technician was punctual, transparent, and highly skilled."

Dorothea G on November 2025


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Cool Air Mechanical LLC

4.75(
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Cool Air Mechanical LLC

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
193 local quotes requested

For years, Cool Air Mechanical has been an expert provider of heating, cooling, plumbing, indoor air quality, generators and electrical services throughout the greater Atlanta region. If you find that it is time to have a new heating or cooling system installed in your home, or if you need someone to take over maintenance for you HVAC system in Atlanta, call us today and learn more about our full range of services. Each of our technicians is chosen based on their ability to provide the utmost in service to each of the customers they visit and they are prepared for nearly any issue that could arise. If you are interested in getting more out of your heating and cooling systems in Atlanta or the surrounding area, give us a call today. Additional website: www.770coolair.com

"Cool Air Mechanical LLC delivered exceptional service with our water heater installation! From the moment we scheduled the appointment, their team was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. They assessed our needs thoroughly and guided us to the perfect unit for our home. Installation was seamless—efficient, clean, and done with care. We appreciated the technicians’ attention to detail and their willingness to explain everything clearly. What truly stood out was their commitment to customer satisfaction. They even followed up to ensure everything was running perfectly! It’s rare to find a company that combines technical expertise with genuine courtesy. Highly recommend Cool Air Mechanical for anyone in need of top-notch HVAC or plumbing services. They’ve earned our trust and future business!"

Carli S on July 2025

For years, Cool Air Mechanical has been an expert provider of heating, cooling, plumbing, indoor air quality, generators and electrical services throughout the greater Atlanta region. If you find that it is time to have a new heating or cooling system installed in your home, or if you need someone to take over maintenance for you HVAC system in Atlanta, call us today and learn more about our full range of services. Each of our technicians is chosen based on their ability to provide the utmost in service to each of the customers they visit and they are prepared for nearly any issue that could arise. If you are interested in getting more out of your heating and cooling systems in Atlanta or the surrounding area, give us a call today. Additional website: www.770coolair.com

"Cool Air Mechanical LLC delivered exceptional service with our water heater installation! From the moment we scheduled the appointment, their team was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. They assessed our needs thoroughly and guided us to the perfect unit for our home. Installation was seamless—efficient, clean, and done with care. We appreciated the technicians’ attention to detail and their willingness to explain everything clearly. What truly stood out was their commitment to customer satisfaction. They even followed up to ensure everything was running perfectly! It’s rare to find a company that combines technical expertise with genuine courtesy. Highly recommend Cool Air Mechanical for anyone in need of top-notch HVAC or plumbing services. They’ve earned our trust and future business!"

Carli S on July 2025


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Bardi Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical

4.07(
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Bardi Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical

4.07(
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Customers say: Super punctual
87 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Bardi Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has proudly served Metro Atlanta homeowners since 1989 with a reputation built on trust, integrity, and exceptional service. Our licensed and highly trained technicians provide full-service solutions for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drains, and whole-house generators. Whether it’s keeping your home comfortable with reliable heating and cooling, ensuring safety with expert electrical repairs, or protecting your family with clean water and efficient plumbing, Bardi delivers prompt, professional care. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, upfront pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee—so you’ll never face surprises. As a family-owned business and NexStar member, we combine small-business values with big-company expertise, putting your comfort and peace of mind first. Experience why Metro Atlanta families in Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and beyond choose Bardi for their home service needs.

"I requested a HVAC tech come out to my home as my AC was not working properly. The tech recommended that I get a new AC. He told me he would have his sales rep come out to talk to me about the options I would have as far as replacing it. Their sales rep showed up. His name is Jimmy, and he told me all these great things about Bardi and their products. We came to an agreement of my buying a cheap HVAC system as I was trying to save money. It would cost me 12,000 dollars for the system. The next day April 5th, 2025 their install tech came out and installed the equipment. I was at work at the time, but I had a family member there. I returned home to find out the lower level of my home was not being cooled, and they had left part of my old HVAC system connected to the new system. It was a burnt up disconnect that should have been replaced and was a major part of what was wrong with my old system. Also they used a panel cover from my old system instead of new. I asked Jimmy to come and pick up the equipment which it states I have three days to reject the equipment in the contract. He expressed that I couldn't reject the equipment after it was installed. They had a tech come out the next day April 6, 2025 to fix the downstairs not working, and he fixed it. The next day it happened to be cold outside so I turned on the heat. No heat was coming out of the vents just cool air and the fan unit was running extremely loud outside. It was so loud it sounded like the fan unit was in my room on the second floor, so I turned it off. When I did turn off the fan unit made a horrible exploding noise. Once again I called Bardi and asked them to come get their HVAC system, they refused. Crystal the customer care rep is who I spoke with. She scheduled another repair tech to come out on April 12th to look at the HVAC system. I waited the entire day and no one showed up. I finally called and the receptionist told me it was their employee appreciation day no one would be coming. Monday I received a call from Crystal their customer care rep stating she text me and told me no one would be coming, but I never received that text. She scheduled another appointment for Easter Sunday. I stayed home Easter Sunday instead of going to church, and no one showed up again. I've stated each and every time I've spoken with someone from Bardi that I don't want to do business with them but they are basically trying to force me to keep their equipment at this point. This is by far the worst customer service experience I've ever had. These people are trying to rip their customers off basically. This should be illegal. I've reach out to get a lawyer to force them to remove their equipment from my home. Stay away from these people at all cost."

Sean S on April 2025

Bardi Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has proudly served Metro Atlanta homeowners since 1989 with a reputation built on trust, integrity, and exceptional service. Our licensed and highly trained technicians provide full-service solutions for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drains, and whole-house generators. Whether it’s keeping your home comfortable with reliable heating and cooling, ensuring safety with expert electrical repairs, or protecting your family with clean water and efficient plumbing, Bardi delivers prompt, professional care. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, upfront pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee—so you’ll never face surprises. As a family-owned business and NexStar member, we combine small-business values with big-company expertise, putting your comfort and peace of mind first. Experience why Metro Atlanta families in Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and beyond choose Bardi for their home service needs.

"I requested a HVAC tech come out to my home as my AC was not working properly. The tech recommended that I get a new AC. He told me he would have his sales rep come out to talk to me about the options I would have as far as replacing it. Their sales rep showed up. His name is Jimmy, and he told me all these great things about Bardi and their products. We came to an agreement of my buying a cheap HVAC system as I was trying to save money. It would cost me 12,000 dollars for the system. The next day April 5th, 2025 their install tech came out and installed the equipment. I was at work at the time, but I had a family member there. I returned home to find out the lower level of my home was not being cooled, and they had left part of my old HVAC system connected to the new system. It was a burnt up disconnect that should have been replaced and was a major part of what was wrong with my old system. Also they used a panel cover from my old system instead of new. I asked Jimmy to come and pick up the equipment which it states I have three days to reject the equipment in the contract. He expressed that I couldn't reject the equipment after it was installed. They had a tech come out the next day April 6, 2025 to fix the downstairs not working, and he fixed it. The next day it happened to be cold outside so I turned on the heat. No heat was coming out of the vents just cool air and the fan unit was running extremely loud outside. It was so loud it sounded like the fan unit was in my room on the second floor, so I turned it off. When I did turn off the fan unit made a horrible exploding noise. Once again I called Bardi and asked them to come get their HVAC system, they refused. Crystal the customer care rep is who I spoke with. She scheduled another repair tech to come out on April 12th to look at the HVAC system. I waited the entire day and no one showed up. I finally called and the receptionist told me it was their employee appreciation day no one would be coming. Monday I received a call from Crystal their customer care rep stating she text me and told me no one would be coming, but I never received that text. She scheduled another appointment for Easter Sunday. I stayed home Easter Sunday instead of going to church, and no one showed up again. I've stated each and every time I've spoken with someone from Bardi that I don't want to do business with them but they are basically trying to force me to keep their equipment at this point. This is by far the worst customer service experience I've ever had. These people are trying to rip their customers off basically. This should be illegal. I've reach out to get a lawyer to force them to remove their equipment from my home. Stay away from these people at all cost."

Sean S on April 2025


"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."

Tamra S on October 2024

Earth Shapers LLC is a small excavation company based in Cleveland, GA. We pride ourselves on quality work, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Give us a call and let us help you with your next project!

"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."

Tamra S on October 2024


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Van Scoter Grading LLC

5.00(
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Van Scoter Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.

"Excellent accurate and friendly!"

Gary B on March 2025

Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.

"Excellent accurate and friendly!"

Gary B on March 2025


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Property Services Of North Georgia

5.00(
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Property Services Of North Georgia

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We have the right equipment for your Excavation, Grading, Land Clearing, Driveway construction, Line Trenching Project. 7 Ton Excavator with one of the few tilt rotator systems in GA. Excavator has position telemetry for quick and accurate grading and trenching. Excavator attachments - Grapple, Rock Hammer, Brush Mower, Hole Auger, 35in digging bucket, 15in flat trenching bucket, 48in grading bucket, ripper tooth, pallet forks - Bomag Sheepsfoot compactor. 46hp Tractor with Grapple, forks, Mulch bucket, Hole Auger, 36in depth 6in wide chain trencher, Power Rake, Grading Blade, Turf Renovator, Tiller, Flail Mower w/ hydraulic offset and slope. Compact 5 ton dump trailer setup to be used with tractor to quickly transport materials within a site. 7 Ton Goosneck Dump trailer with roll off bins for on road material transport. Laser grading and Survey equipment - We typically need 6 to 7ft of width to access a site depending on what equipment is required.

"Aaron was knowledgeable, professional, listened to what I wanted done, and had the equipment to do it right."

Carl S on March 2023

We have the right equipment for your Excavation, Grading, Land Clearing, Driveway construction, Line Trenching Project. 7 Ton Excavator with one of the few tilt rotator systems in GA. Excavator has position telemetry for quick and accurate grading and trenching. Excavator attachments - Grapple, Rock Hammer, Brush Mower, Hole Auger, 35in digging bucket, 15in flat trenching bucket, 48in grading bucket, ripper tooth, pallet forks - Bomag Sheepsfoot compactor. 46hp Tractor with Grapple, forks, Mulch bucket, Hole Auger, 36in depth 6in wide chain trencher, Power Rake, Grading Blade, Turf Renovator, Tiller, Flail Mower w/ hydraulic offset and slope. Compact 5 ton dump trailer setup to be used with tractor to quickly transport materials within a site. 7 Ton Goosneck Dump trailer with roll off bins for on road material transport. Laser grading and Survey equipment - We typically need 6 to 7ft of width to access a site depending on what equipment is required.

"Aaron was knowledgeable, professional, listened to what I wanted done, and had the equipment to do it right."

Carl S on March 2023


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The Grounds Guys of Suwanee

5.00(
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The Grounds Guys of Suwanee

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

As a full-service grounds company, The Grounds Guys of Suwanee provides comprehensive services covering any aspect of lawn care that you need. Whether you don't have time to get to landscaping, don't like doing yard work, or are unsure how to eliminate invasive weeds, we can take care of everything. With both residential and commercial services, you're entirely covered from home to work and back again.

"Awesome experience. Always looking to hire local business and boy did I hit it spot on with the Grounds Guys.. I got these guys locked in for every spring cleaning moving forward."

Lannie P on May 2022

As a full-service grounds company, The Grounds Guys of Suwanee provides comprehensive services covering any aspect of lawn care that you need. Whether you don't have time to get to landscaping, don't like doing yard work, or are unsure how to eliminate invasive weeds, we can take care of everything. With both residential and commercial services, you're entirely covered from home to work and back again.

"Awesome experience. Always looking to hire local business and boy did I hit it spot on with the Grounds Guys.. I got these guys locked in for every spring cleaning moving forward."

Lannie P on May 2022


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Elite Land Solutions

5.00(
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Elite Land Solutions

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to Elite Land Solutions! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elite did exactly what I asked for the agreed price."

David A on March 2022

Welcome to Elite Land Solutions! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elite did exactly what I asked for the agreed price."

David A on March 2022


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North GA Excavation Group, LLC

5.00(
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North GA Excavation Group, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

North GA Excavation Group LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Keep up the good work."

Dwyane S on June 2020

North GA Excavation Group LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Keep up the good work."

Dwyane S on June 2020


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All Marine Land Clearing LLC

5.00(
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All Marine Land Clearing LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We provide underbrush clearing including ivy, thorn bushes, and saplings all the way up to trees 10" in diameter. We mulch them on the spot leaving a mulch on the ground and your land looking amazing. No job is too small, No job is too big. Commercial and residential properties both benefit from this service. All Marine Land Clearing is Owned and Operated by (you guessed it) former Marines.

"Josh was a beast! On time and worth the money."

Matt N on February 2022

We provide underbrush clearing including ivy, thorn bushes, and saplings all the way up to trees 10" in diameter. We mulch them on the spot leaving a mulch on the ground and your land looking amazing. No job is too small, No job is too big. Commercial and residential properties both benefit from this service. All Marine Land Clearing is Owned and Operated by (you guessed it) former Marines.

"Josh was a beast! On time and worth the money."

Matt N on February 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

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