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MDCG Metropolitan Design
4.3(
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Serving Cairo, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with MDCG was the greatest. The owner was very professional, honest and very friendly. For the work he completed, the price was reasonable. Now, for any of my irrigation needs or water leaks in my yard, I call MDCG and no other company."
CMDP Program Certification
Sodding Project
Grading for Asphalt Driveway
Landscape Hardscape Pavers
Before Landscape Hardscape

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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Cuttin' It Close Lawn Maintenance, LLC
4.0(
5
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Serving Cairo, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Randy does good work. I will use him again for similar land needs."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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WC Landscaping and Tree Removal Experts LLC
4.3(
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Serving Cairo, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WC landscaping did a wonderful job with our overgrown yard. The price was reasonable and they were great to work withâ highly recommend!"
BACK YARD
BACK YARD
ALLIGATOR POINT AFTER
ALLIGATOR POINT
TREE REMOVAL

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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