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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 Cartersville, 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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+647

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Graceful Gardens of Georgia LLC
4.8(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Graceful Gardens exceeded my expectations. Jeff and his team were responsive, timely, and efficient. I would recommend their landscaping services to anyone in need because they took good care of my project."
Step tread landing installed around a new timber wall with sod and mulch.
Fieldstone veneer stone wall, steps and flagstone patio installed in Kennesaw.
Boulder wall installed to enlarge area next to a pool.
Shady garden installed leading to front door.
Large paver patio installed with a path leading to the driveway.

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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
Creek Bed
Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern Land Mechanics, LLC
4.3(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Southern Land Mechanics was quick to respond in as areas of the project. They were personable, took their time to complete the job well and provided a very competitive rate. Very happy with this contractor for our project"
Bermuda Tiftuf
Harley raking
Sod prep
Laying sod
Sod is layed

+74

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did a great job on my driveway, it was really messed up with concrete that was poured by another company and not smoothed out right. After David and his helper were through my driveway looked great!! I would recommend this company to anyone that needs any work that they specialize in. David is a good Christian man and a sweetheart, very nice and polite. His helper (sorry, I didn't get his name) is very nice and polite also. Thanks David for your help and if I need anything else done, I will give you a call."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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+16

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I take pride in offering honest, quality and reliable work.\nI was raised by a master plumber and started working in the trades when I was about 5 years old. Now, over 25 years later, I have learned to manage large projects by myself. I have extensive experience in residential and commercial plumbing service work but I have grown to love landscaping and property maintenance. The instant gratification of working with earth is much more satisfying.\nMowing, Landscape Remodel, Custom Decks & Fences, Ponds/Waterfalls, Seasonal & Storm Cleanup, Tree Trimming/Removal. \n\nIf you would like to support a local, family owned business that offers top quality service, Peace of Mind Property Maintenance is ready to go!

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Ortiz landscape and concrete
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a bad problem with water runoff and erosion due to the slope of the yard. This creating a bigger issue as it had washed away a lot of the dirt in and around my privacy fence making it loose and unstable. Ortiz Landscape did an owtstanding job with following up with calls. Mr. Ortiz himself was very helpful and had great information for me when he came out to the house to look at the job. He and the company did exactly what we discussed doing by putting in a couple of "catch bassings" and piping and rocks around the fence with concrete to help direct the water to the catch basing. He even came out again to check everything to make sure all was done correctly and to our satisfaction."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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