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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Descher Diversified has met our grading and excavation needs for years. Not only are they professionals, they are personable, and operate their machinery as if it is merely an extension of their hands and feet. They are the best!!!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Belchers Earth Shaping
4.5(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cornelia, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J & H Construction
4.3(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his crew were very professional and courteous. They always picked up at the days end and left the work site tidy and clean. Their high level of communication made us feel comfortable and part of the team on the project. They communicated so we knew their daily schedule, the process of each step, progess of work and any ideas to make the projects better. The high quality of work was emphasized on an awesome deck / screened porch ( strong enough to drive a semi on) , a beautiful garage, grading, drains, cement pad and driveways. We would highly recommend their services."
Boathouse
Boathouse
Lake work
Lake work
Log Hand Rails

+6

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Back 40 & Co. LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When I ask for a quote at Angi for my driveway repair Back 40 & Co. was the only company that called me with a quote. Todd did an amazing job repairing my driveway. He was very professional and had all the equipment needed to get the job done right. I will hire him again for all of my grading needs. I've added some before and after pics."
Back 40 & Co. LLC
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Grizzle Dirt Works
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was shocked at the curtousness of this business, and the great value for the cost. I highly recommend this business!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HC Construction & Grading
3.0(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The retaining wall looks great and all my neighbors agree. We were not home during the 4 day project but were kept abreast of the installation. Our neighbors said it looked like a bomb went off with the tearing out of old wall, the materials, the equipment etc but after 4 days you'd never know they were even there except we had a beautiful new wall. They went above and beyond ensuring the surrounding area looked fantastic. Would highly recommend them for their quality work."
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA

+447

Response time3 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Rw Groundforce
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cornelia, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hard working, show up on time and make sure all work is done correctly. Fully insured and ready to work

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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

  • Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet

  • Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features

  • Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)

  • Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

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.

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

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