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Avatar for 3D Brush Land Clearning
3D Brush Land Clearning
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work would highly recommend to anyone"
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Cali Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his team did an excellent job. I hire Cali Landscaping to plant 17 trees in my backyard to reduce noise from the road. They were very professional, even dug up some existing tree to try and save them. It was raining upon their arrival but that didn’t stop Cali Landscaping they proceeded with the project. Jose is very knowledgeable about design and planting trees and shrubs. Would recommend Cali Landscaping for any landscaping services."
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Southern Roots Services
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Hey my name is Alden Brown, I started my business roughly 4 years ago and it is my passion to help people beautify your property. We are licensed and insured and look forward to working with you. These are some services we provide ,\n-Lawn maintenance \n-Landscape design \n-Hard scapes\n-Brush cutting/mulching \nConcrete work\n-Grading \n\n

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Rogers Hauling And Services
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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We are a small business located in the West Georgia area. We have lot clearing and grading available. All sorts of skid steer services and dump truck services are available. No job is too small or too large. \nCall me personally for more info \nJess Rogers - 770-851-1123

Back Yard Leveling
Back Yard Leveling
Back Yard Leveling
Back Yard Leveling
Back Yard Leveling

+7

Response time2 days
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Lara & Son Lawn care
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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I’ve been working in landscaping for 5-6 years with my father and he has more than 20 years of experience in landscaping. We are a family owned business and my father has worked for two landscaping companies and those companies are Montgomery landscaping and Golden Landscapes. We've done irrigation and drainage work in multiple locations in alabama, we also do trimming, mulch, and straw. We do work in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Millbrook, Alabaster, and any other city in the state of Alabama. We are very well versed in trimming ,irrigation and drainage systems, and laying sod and installing shrubs, trees and flowers. We take pride in our work and we cater to every aspect of what the client asks of us and we always ask for the clients opinion of the project before we finish. I believe we should be hired because of are amazing work ethic and experience we have in doing landscaping and our top priority will be to satisfy all clients with any project they have for us to complete.

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Martin's Grading & Land Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I appreciate your work, and you did a very good work and very profession and I highly recommend you to other customers who are looking for the same projects."
Retention Pond
After Rock Install
Barn Pad
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Grading and Clearing

+2

Response time2 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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