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Avatar for Happy Handyman, LLC.
Happy Handyman, LLC.
4.7(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Happy Handyman LLC in my opinion the best contracting company I have ever used. They installed a roof on an existing out of square building and did a magnificent job. Dealing with Tracy, the owner, was an absolute pleasure. Her crew was very knowledgeable, courteous, professional and respectful. I will definitely hire then again and am informing my friends of there excellent work. I recommend them to everyone!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Brothers General Contracting and Landscaping
4.6(
138
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guyâ  s installed backyard sod very professionally and left no mess to clean up I was very happy with the finished product"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Outdoor Visions
4.5(
50
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Austin listen to what we wanted, and delivered even more! I recommend this company for any Landscapping needs!"
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodchuck Land Management, LLC
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exelent service and quality from woodchuck land management crew! They guys showed up on time and got straight to work. Being as I am in a neighborhood everything is real tight and thereâ s not much room to mulch/grind trees and brush, they crew left my property looking 100xâ s better than they found it. Would strongly recommend WLM to anyone that is wanting to add REAL value to their property."
Forestry Mulching
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Graceful Gardens of Georgia LLC
4.8(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful job Cleaned up tree removal area put down sod planted a bush Took great care I love the outcome"
Step tread landing installed around a new timber wall with sod and mulch.
Fieldstone veneer stone wall, steps and flagstone patio installed in Kennesaw.
Boulder wall installed to enlarge area next to a pool.
Shady garden installed leading to front door.
Large paver patio installed with a path leading to the driveway.

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff did a great job with my landscaping. He heard from me often as I made many requests / changes throughout the project, and he followed through with all of them. Will be contacting Jeff again to develop a plan for the back of my home. Highly recommend you give Jeff a call for your next landscaping project."
Dry Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape
Creek Bed
Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waters Concrete Construction, LLC
4.9(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I wish they had poured a little further umder the stairs, but overall, very happy with the outcome of our walkway."
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete

+193

Response time2 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Design Meets Durability Most designers can make something look good, but MDH also makes sure it lasts. The tile work, the joinery, the paint application—everything was done with quality in mind. It’s as functional as it is stunning."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
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Southern Land Mechanics, LLC
4.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A neighbor had them doing some grading work, Asked and they came over and quoted some foundation work (excavating and waterproofing foundation walls. Also had them remove a section of a concrete and brick front porch, Expand with new steps and redo surface with stamped concrete, Great work through the whole process and this comes from someone has done much of the same work in my younger days!, Very professional and a pleasure to do business with!"
Bermuda Tiftuf
Harley raking
Sod prep
Laying sod
Sod is layed

+74

Response time1 day
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Emerson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was professional and timely. I’d definitely hire these guys again."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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Response time11 hrs
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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. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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