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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
15
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What great brothers and absolutely the best at what they do! They cut trees down, cleared under brush, made a steep slope not so steep, planted grass, pulled some bushes up. Graded around a 60x40 concrete pad and leveled it until it was even and then put gravel around the entire pad. We both are loving the way everything looks and turned out! Thank you Zack and Patrick! We will definitely use your company again!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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TreeWork
4.8(
41
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shaun from Treework was great. He gave me a reasonable estimate and completed the work within 3 days of start. He took down 2 large trees and trimmed back a large bush on the side of house. They also cleared a large area behind my house that gotten severely overgrown because of neglect on my part. I will definitely use Treework again for and future projects. Thanks"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Gordon's Southern Land Management
4.4(
19
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been in my home for 17 years. The backyard did not look like it did when they were done. Our backyard is bigger. Josh and Alan made our yard look amazing! We had so much overgrowth it was unreal, and it looked like it was going to engulf our home. The backyard was never easy to mow, and it always had this small look to it from the design of the development company. It was cluttered looking. See we had shopped around for a while and were not pleased with what we ran into. We put in a search at Home Advisor and they popped up. We are so incredibly happy with our selection of Gordonâ s Southern Land Management. They are Pleasant, Professional and a breath of fresh air to speak with. They arrived on time when they said and taught us so much about our land. They were not bothered by my questions about the equipment or about certain areas in my yard. My husband laughed at me because I was like a kid at Christmas watching them work. They did exactly what we discussed in our 1st consultation, but to me they did so much more. They are also highly informative and explained so much to me about my yard, even gave me visions for the yard. The Goat was amazing to watch at work ( not a real goat)! The best way I could explain my back yard was a wild area, a Jungle. Josh and Alan came in trimmed, shaved, cleared, and leveled a working canvas of opportunities for us to create our dream backyard. As I gaze upon my finished yard, I cried because it is so beautiful, and in the time of COVID-19 I can find peace and serenity in my backyard away from the world. I can never say it enoughâ Thank You So Much Josh and Alan for everything you both have done.â I would and have recommended people to them and will continue to do so! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us back our backyard. I promise to take care of it. Ms. Cheryl"
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga

+10

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & H Construction
4.3(
68
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"An emergency project needed to be done, He completed the porch project from request to completion in under 24 hours. Josh and the crew were very responsive and very professional. The deck and rails came out great and are aesthetically pleasing. He got them done under the time we expected. We will be using J & H Construction again!!!"
Boathouse
Boathouse
Lake work
Lake work
Log Hand Rails

+6

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Premium Grading and Pipe
Premium Grading and Pipe
4.7(
12
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Reshaped my backyard after having some drainage repaired. 10/10 would recommend to everyone. Respectful and works in a timely fashion. The owner is very considerate and responsible."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Choice Tree Specialist LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with First Choice Tree Specialist. They recently did a tree removal on my property, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. The team was professional, efficient, and clearly experienced at what they do. They showed up on time, completed the job safely and thoroughly, and left the area clean afterward. I was really impressed with their work and would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of tree services. Great service all around!"
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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. 

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. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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