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Avatar for 3D Brush Land Clearning
3D Brush Land Clearning
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. Showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completely cleared out the area beyond expectations. Highly recommend for anyone needing brush or land cleared."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burris Lawn Service
4.3(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company got the job done in a caring and professional. The owner and crew was very polite and friendly and understood what needed to be done to do the job right. The project turned out very good and my yard look’ great."
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Response time10 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cedar Flats: A Fence Company
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Caleb and his crew were a pleasure to work with—transparent, helpful, and honest. The fence install is high quality; we’re very pleased with the outcome."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men from Matthew and Jody's were thorough, explained their estimates, carefully examined my yard for other trees that might need to be removed in the future, and their prices were more than fair. Their estimate was hundreds of dollars less than the other two companies I contacted.
They cut up and hauled off the trees they removed, then used a blower to make sure the yard was as clean as possible. 
They followed up afterwards to be sure that their work was satisfactory.
I highly recommend them for their honesty, integrity, fair-pricing, and the quality of their work.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elite Site Services, LLC
Elite Site Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"very responsive in coming out to give me an estimate. once we settled on price and scope of work, they got the land cleared and gravel pad finished to a high standard. definitely would recommend them."
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+42

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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High Country Outdoor Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great job!!!! Professional, efficient and very great service!!! Quick reponse and great results!!!! Recommend them to everyone for all landscaping needs!!!"
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Grading and Tree work

+8

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midland Siteworks
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Midland Siteworks has 20+ years of grading and excavation experience. We offer a wide range of site work to include demolition, minor and major sitework, building site clearing, pond construction, firebreaks, culverts, and drainage solutions.\n\n\n\n\n

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Duplex Demolition

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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