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Avatar for Simpson Hauling

Simpson Hauling

4.94(
17
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Simpson Hauling

4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Simpson Hauling is 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.

"Brad and Bruce did a nice job on my additional gravel parking area. It did take extra day due to family emergency but they were very careful not to damage my existing concrete driveway. They got to my job inside of a week which was great. They did everything that I expected and my family does this for a living in Florida so I knew what it should look like. Thanks guys for moving that fallen tree."

Tim B on April 2023

Simpson Hauling is 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.

"Brad and Bruce did a nice job on my additional gravel parking area. It did take extra day due to family emergency but they were very careful not to damage my existing concrete driveway. They got to my job inside of a week which was great. They did everything that I expected and my family does this for a living in Florida so I knew what it should look like. Thanks guys for moving that fallen tree."

Tim B on April 2023


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Oasis General Contracting and Landscaping

4.85(
56
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Oasis General Contracting and Landscaping

4.85(
56
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Oasis General Contracting and Landscaping LLC is 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.

"Very professional. Preston's employees are true craftsman. Very detailed and precise. They tore down my old decks and builder one large deck in its place. Their work was so professionally done in both the tear down and the new build. My next door neighbor even told me, after everything was complete, that she barely heard them working. Preston was very involved and came by regularly to make sure the work was going smoothly and to go over any details we might need. We love our new large deck. Thank you Preston, thank you Maestro! "

Julissa A on November 2025

Oasis General Contracting and Landscaping LLC is 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.

"Very professional. Preston's employees are true craftsman. Very detailed and precise. They tore down my old decks and builder one large deck in its place. Their work was so professionally done in both the tear down and the new build. My next door neighbor even told me, after everything was complete, that she barely heard them working. Preston was very involved and came by regularly to make sure the work was going smoothly and to go over any details we might need. We love our new large deck. Thank you Preston, thank you Maestro! "

Julissa A on November 2025


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Lawncare Sanchez

4.69(
18
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Lawncare Sanchez

4.69(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Lawncare Sanchez, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

"Excellent service. Arrived early. Respected all property. Very efficient and through"

MIKE on October 2025

Here at Lawncare Sanchez, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

"Excellent service. Arrived early. Respected all property. Very efficient and through"

MIKE on October 2025


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RRB Site Development, LLC

4.90(
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RRB Site Development, LLC

4.90(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
1 years of experience

RRB Site Development, LLC is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Sometimes, once in a while one is fortunate enough to engage the perfect company for the job you need done. That was surely the case with hiring RRB Sie Development, LLC. They did a wonderful job for me and I will absolutely engage them again for any projects like this I might have in the future. I couldn't be more satisfied."

Sal B on September 2025

RRB Site Development, LLC is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Sometimes, once in a while one is fortunate enough to engage the perfect company for the job you need done. That was surely the case with hiring RRB Sie Development, LLC. They did a wonderful job for me and I will absolutely engage them again for any projects like this I might have in the future. I couldn't be more satisfied."

Sal B on September 2025


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Roofs and Roots LLC

5.00(
7
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Roofs and Roots LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a trusted leader in our trade, known for reliable execution, integrity, and excellent client communication. Our priority is providing quality work while ensuring you are well-informed throughout your project. We welcome the chance to earn your business

"I used this company for backfilling, grading, and retaining wall setup, and they did a great job. The work was done right, communication was solid, and everything was handled professionally. I would definitely recommend them and would use them again."

Mark B on January 2026

We are a trusted leader in our trade, known for reliable execution, integrity, and excellent client communication. Our priority is providing quality work while ensuring you are well-informed throughout your project. We welcome the chance to earn your business

"I used this company for backfilling, grading, and retaining wall setup, and they did a great job. The work was done right, communication was solid, and everything was handled professionally. I would definitely recommend them and would use them again."

Mark B on January 2026


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G&G Properties Solutions

5.00(
8
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G&G Properties Solutions

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

G&G Property Solutions is here for you to take care of most all your property needs inside and out. From concrete to paint, hanging drywall to hanging pictures and about everything in between. After hours and emergency repairs are available.

"He did a great job in a timely manner and the cost was very reasonable "

TERRY W on August 2025

G&G Property Solutions is here for you to take care of most all your property needs inside and out. From concrete to paint, hanging drywall to hanging pictures and about everything in between. After hours and emergency repairs are available.

"He did a great job in a timely manner and the cost was very reasonable "

TERRY W on August 2025


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Van Scoter Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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Van Scoter Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.

"Excellent accurate and friendly!"

Gary B on March 2025

Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.

"Excellent accurate and friendly!"

Gary B on March 2025


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Descher Diversified, LLC

4.91(
11
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Descher Diversified, LLC

4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Descher Diversified LLC provides reliable, high-quality services backed by years of hands-on experience. We take pride in honest work, clear communication, and getting the job done right the first time. Customer satisfaction is our top priority from estimate to completion. Contact us today for a dependable, no-pressure estimate.

"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!!!"

Pam R on December 2025

Descher Diversified LLC provides reliable, high-quality services backed by years of hands-on experience. We take pride in honest work, clear communication, and getting the job done right the first time. Customer satisfaction is our top priority from estimate to completion. Contact us today for a dependable, no-pressure estimate.

"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!!!"

Pam R on December 2025


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Level Lawns

5.00(
6
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Level Lawns

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are Atlanta's premiere option for Bermuda, Zoysia & Fescue Lawn Services - Top Dressing, Sand Leveling, Spring Scalping, Core Aeration, Overseeding, and Lawn Renovation. We also provide grading, leveling, and drainage solutions to achieve even better results! Level Lawns can also design and install synthetic/artificial turf and putting greens. We have Top Dressed more real estate in the greater Atlanta area than any other provider and are proud to say our crews (individually, not collectively!) have decades of experience, exclusively providing these services to commercial, recreational, and residential properties. We use golf course grade equipment and processes to bring the highest quality specialty turf services to you.

"Sam and his team knocked our job out of the park! So grateful for him and can’t wait to use him next year!!! "

Kody R on November 2025

We are Atlanta's premiere option for Bermuda, Zoysia & Fescue Lawn Services - Top Dressing, Sand Leveling, Spring Scalping, Core Aeration, Overseeding, and Lawn Renovation. We also provide grading, leveling, and drainage solutions to achieve even better results! Level Lawns can also design and install synthetic/artificial turf and putting greens. We have Top Dressed more real estate in the greater Atlanta area than any other provider and are proud to say our crews (individually, not collectively!) have decades of experience, exclusively providing these services to commercial, recreational, and residential properties. We use golf course grade equipment and processes to bring the highest quality specialty turf services to you.

"Sam and his team knocked our job out of the park! So grateful for him and can’t wait to use him next year!!! "

Kody R on November 2025


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Keys Site Development

5.00(
5
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Keys Site Development

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Chris and his team were quick, professional, and did a great job. Will definitely recommend them to the neighbors."

Sanquil J on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Chris and his team were quick, professional, and did a great job. Will definitely recommend them to the neighbors."

Sanquil J on October 2025

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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. 

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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