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Avatar for Burris Lawn Service
Burris Lawn Service
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+298

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I will use Matthew & Jody's Tree Service again. Its become very hard to find businesses that perform satisfactory & show up when scheduled.

Nice "Turn-Key" operation from start to finish. 

These folk's were great!"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Site Services, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This is a serious professional business. They immediately replied to my search, came and saw my problem but gave me more solutions to fix my issue that actually saved me half the cost I would have spent with my original plan. They gave me several options and I cannot be any more satisfied with the results. In fact, I definitely plan to use them again. They explained everything and completed in a very timely manner."
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+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Midland Siteworks
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fortson, 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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Burnt House Demolition
Duplex Demolition

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peyton Barnes
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a current senior at Auburn university, in the building science program. I recently did an internship in Charleston SC installing landscapes, hardscape, and irrigation. I am looking for small jobs that will allow me to get a business off the ground and gain experience at the same time.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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