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Welch Excavating and Hauling
4.3(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Customers say: Quality work

"He has been super! Wesley did some yard grading work for me. He is the single best grader I have worked with. He saved my project from some below average graders that had started the work before him. He is to dirt as Picasso is to paint. He is dependable and a pleasure to work with!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Belchers Earth Shaping
4.5(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Shawn is very detail oriented and great to work with"
Excavation
Mini excavator landscaping , septic systems
Lake kewee
Lake kewee
Lake kewee

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and his crew solved a landscape drainage problem for me. They were able to complete the job quickly and at a very fair price. I am happy with the results and would recommend them"
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Reid Construction
3.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Honest, dependable, hard working and talented crew. Highly recommend Marvin Reid and his workers. We did a renovation in Highlands, NC and could not be more pleased with the outcome."
pool dig
pool
pool dig
pool
pool

+23

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
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North Georgia Home,Land,and Water Solutions LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Donovan and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They did a great job adding some decorative drainage rock around our driveway to keep the asphalt from deteriorating, and some river rocks around our garden beds. Give them a shout if you’re in the area looking for a good company."
Powerwashing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing

+15

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HC Construction & Grading
3.0(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great to deal with this company."
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Blairsville
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA

+447

Response time3 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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