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Avatar for Dega Enterprises, LLC
Dega Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean and his colleagues repaired/replaced three large culverts that had washed out from a logging road that was about 3/4 mile long. They regraded the road, removed and repaired or reinstalled three different culverts and were in and out on time, despite plenty of rain. They came in within budget and the communication between contractor and client was excellent. I trust this guy like few other contractors I have hired."
French Drain on high side of barn
Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
During Clean Up
After Machine Grading

+7

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall Ethan and his staff were very professional and efficient. On our initial meeting Ethan listened to us and developed a work plan that would meet our needs. He was prompt in submitting a reasonable estimate and answered all our questions. We set a date to begin. The weather caused a delay, but Ethan was quick to notify us of the delay. Another start date was set and the work was done. We had four projects (repair ceiling in the garage, repair the main shower grout, replace floor trim, and design/build a sunroom step). We are very pleased with the final results of the work. The staff completed their tasks in a timely manner and were really nice guys. I would highly recommend Ethan Putnam and his staff at All Around Solutions LLC."
Response time10 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Foskey Exteriors, LLC
4.8(
12
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing service and quality construction. We were looking for a deck and outdoor kitchen combo that would maximize the space in our small yard. Hunter helped us personalize our space by building both and the final project turned out great. He was more than willing to accommodate our needs and worked with us to design a custom solution that involved multiple tiers, mounting two slides on the deck, and constructing an outdoor kitchen. It was awesome to have someone that could do everything we wanted."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
62
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mountain-City Pros
5.0(
17
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody went the extra mile to ensure my foundation was fixed! He explained to me the causes and what needed to be done. He didn’t add unnecessary work and everything was done in a timely manner. I definitely recommend him for home improvement needs! Thank you so much!"
French Drain
Foundation
Collapsed walls
Improper design
Design Repair

+34

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Revitalize
5.0(
4
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Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jonathan was very thorough. He is willing to work with his customers and customize the project for them. He always tries to go above and beyond. Great company!"
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+3

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dig It Excavating LLC
New to Angi

Serving Chickamauga, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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