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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What great brothers and absolutely the best at what they do! They cut trees down, cleared under brush, made a steep slope not so steep, planted grass, pulled some bushes up. Graded around a 60x40 concrete pad and leveled it until it was even and then put gravel around the entire pad. We both are loving the way everything looks and turned out! Thank you Zack and Patrick! We will definitely use your company again!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+6

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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Real Landscaping
4.6(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carlos does an amazing job. They are easy to get in touch with and always do great work. I highly recommend Real Landscaping."
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Avatar for Turf Tech Lawn & Landscape
Turf Tech Lawn & Landscape
4.8(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TurfTech mows and maintains my yard, theyâ ve added landscaping and periodic pinestraw, and it all started a couple years back with a major Spring cleanup. They have always done immaculate work, been timely and have very knowledgeable crews. Patrick the owner, is excellent! He is on site for all landscape projects and works tirelessly until the job is complete and cleaned up as if no dirt were ever turned. Highly recommend - TurfTech will not disappoint!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&G Properties Solutions
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He knows and does a lot of other work. He can be really handy to have around."
Concrete Driveway
G & G
G & G
G & G
Faux Board and Batten Trim

+2

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Premium Grading and Pipe
4.7(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rusty was professional and knowledgeable if every part of our project. Did the job on time and never had an issue"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ace Septic
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and his team did an amzing job replacing our worn out lawn with beautiful Zorro Zoysia. From my first phone call requesting an estimate and throughout the entire project, Daniel and his team were clear and concise with their communications and professional with all aspects of the install. We couldn't be happier with the results. No surprises, just 5 STAR service!"
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+74

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Keys Site Development
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keys development was efficient and the customer service is unmatched! Give them a call, you won’t regret it😎"
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Gainesville, 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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Additional Photos

+16

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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. 

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