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Happy Handyman, LLC.
4.7(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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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 rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Visions
4.5(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"Tyler Warren did a wonderful job cleaning up our yard which was very overgrown. The work was done in a shorter time frame than he had promised and our yard looks like a different yard. We hope to continue to have him a couple of times a year to shape things up. We were exceptionally pleased with his professionalism."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Jeff installed a paver walkway and also installed a stone border for our flower garden, and added plants. He was a pleasure to work with, had great suggestions and is very knowledgeable about plants and landscaping. I strongly recommend Jeff and plan to hire him again on future projects."
Dry Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape
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Backyard Landscape

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawncare Sanchez
4.7(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Great service. Work was performed as expected, for a reasonable price (leaves blown, ivy trimmed, roof blown off, small amount of debris removed). Great customer service. Would recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chastain Land Development
4.7(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He does exactly what you ask him to do, does it within the timeframe he sets, and for the price he promises. Very reliable, trustworthy, honest, transparent, and we're having him come back to do more work. He's since done work on two of my neighbors residences too!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Waters Concrete Construction, LLC
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Water’s concrete did an awesome job of replacing our driveway! Blaine and his entire crew were extremely thorough with a keen eye on detail. The timing of this project was exceptional as the weather conditions were so unpredictable… they waited just long enough for everything to dry up and temperatures to rise to an acceptable level prior to even beginning the job. We couldn’t recommend a company more than Water’ concrete for your concrete projects. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and very competitive pricing! K&D"
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
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Decorative Concrete

+193

Response time2 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Design-Build Dream Team What stood out was how tightly integrated their design and construction teams were. No handoffs, no delays—just clear communication and expert execution. The craftsmanship is top-tier, and every design decision made the space more functional and beautiful."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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